Photographing Raymond Moretti’s Monster – Hidden Art Under La Défense
Raymond Moretti’s Monster is a monumental and unfinished artwork, hidden beneath the surface of La Défense in Paris. Created in the artist’s underground studio, this impressive sculpture is a complex assembly of forms, materials, and shadowplay projected onto the raw concrete walls.
Discover a rare photographic exploration of Moretti’s immersive underground artwork—where sculpture, light, and architecture collide beneath the city.
Both a plastic creation and a light theatre, the installation explores the boundary between chaos and harmony. Spotlights bring the structure to life, casting a multitude of spectral silhouettes across the walls, evoking hybrid figures that seem part human, part machine, part animal.
The contrast between the massive sculpture and the raw industrial environment enhances the dramatic intensity of the piece. This immersive scene reflects the visionary world of Raymond Moretti, a multidisciplinary artist whose universe merges painting, sculpture, and architectural intervention.
To learn more about the artist, visit his Wikipedia page.
Sebastien Desnoulez – An urban and architectural photographer, documents hidden artworks and unusual spaces across the urban fabric.
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