Behind the scenes of art mechanics with Sarah Carp

In a way, art mechanics takes us back to the basics.

Photographer Sarah Carp takes us into a world where mechanical precision meets visual poetry.

In this interview, she discusses the origins of her series Mechanical Dream, inspired by automatons, music boxes, and singing birds. She shares her creative process, her work with light using a flashlight, and the human encounters that have nourished her approach.

A sensitive dive into the world of photography, craftsmanship, and wonder.

Interview conducted by Julie Dayer
Video: © Elise Gyger/ Photo Elysée/ Plateforme 10

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