Mascarons Gallery
Pascal Valu’s Mascarons series brings the often-overlooked architectural details of historic buildings into sharp focus, celebrating the craftsmanship behind these ornamental sculptures. Mascarons, the decorative faces and figures that adorn doorways, facades, and arches, are captured with stunning precision and artistry. Valu’s photography emphasizes the intricate textures, expressions, and stories hidden within each carved face, allowing viewers to appreciate these architectural gems in a new and intimate way. Through his lens, these silent guardians of history come alive, revealing their character and charm.
With a focus on form and emotion, Valu’s Mascarons series draws attention to the deep cultural and historical significance of these architectural embellishments. His images capture the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the fine details and the artistry that went into their creation. By isolating these elements from the larger structures they adorn, Valu invites viewers to explore the beauty of each mascaron as a work of art in its own right, transforming these often unnoticed features into captivating subjects of visual storytelling.