Stegosaurus

STEGOSAURUS
Frankfut Am Main, Germany – 2018

Forming part of Voigt's Evolution series, this stegosaurus skeleton belongs to the Senckenberg Natural History Museum collection. Dinosaurs have fascinated humankind since their remains were first unearthed, raising timeless questions: What were these colossal creatures that once dominated our planet?

Christian Voigt's ornately detailed, almost three-dimensional images seem to collapse time, bringing these ancient beings into the modern day. With Evolution, the artist has significantly expanded his visual vocabulary and his portfolio of photographic techniques. By presenting these fossils in pristine museum conditions, he accentuates their otherworldliness, drawing the viewer into a lost era.

The weathered texture of these fossils, juxtaposed with stark lighting on a black background, creates a surreal finish that underscores the vast temporal distance between us and these extraordinary beings. Using meticulously planned, multi-exposure shots taken with large-format analogue cameras, Voigt captures every minute detail, immortalising these creatures anew.

While every detail of these fascinating creatures has been captured, the enigma of these formidable giants endures.
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