In Niko Photographisme‘s “The Robot Next Door” series, the artist depicts a world in which robotic creatures are among us. Blending analog materials with a bit of digital manipulation to create a surreal final product, the artist is able to create an intimate view of a sci-fi scenario. Depicting the figures taking part in everyday activities, the pieces carry a surprising vulnerability to match the futuristic concept.
“We live in a world of appearances,” the photographer says of the series. “In the real life and the digital world. We play roles, characters. But appearances are often false or deceptive.” The French artist describes his practice as “humorous, surreal, strange, always something impossible with a touch of credibility.”
See more works from the series below.
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The word "escapism" can have a negative meaning, suggesting that escapists are unhappy and unable to connect with the world around them. It sounds like a surreal concept, but in our every day lives, on social media for example, we find ways to divert from reality.