Chris Albert

Chris Albert is a Toronto-based photographer/visual artist known for his ethereal multi-layered cityscape images. By overlapping images captured at the same location but from slightly varied viewpoints he assembles engaging scenes populated with liveliness and movement. His unique technique was developed through years of experimentation and a desire to interpret his surroundings using his own distinct visual language. Motivated by the wish to elevate what can often be seen as mundane or familiar to visually engaging land moving layered statements.

"In my abstract realism series, I look for forms, movement and elements, I explore the use of ideas or concepts through realism, and seek to reveal the relationship between photographic depiction and visual perception. Sometimes juxtaposing and sometimes layering to convey an imagery that can be a powerful channel to visually express an abstract contemplation."

With his new creations, distinct shifts of aesthetic perspective is being explored, albeit, with the same passion to compose an imagery that’s approachable, expressive and enduring.

Either the interplay of geometric shapes, colour palettes and textures with a conclusion of harmonious coexistence of the elements, or, photo manipulation of collected imagery into a coherent surreal surrounding that articulates magical realistic scenery, reminiscent of medieval paintings.