Crossroad Of Realities: GTAV Project

In the photographic performance of Grand Theft Auto V, Benoit Paillé wants to demonstrate that photography is nothing but a distortion of reality. He makes real and virtual merge, bringing closer two conceptions and approaches of reality into only one picture, crossing the line between these two worlds. Throughout his wandering in the game, Benoit observes the elements around him with the same look as when he takes pictures in real life. From spectacular to simple beauty, he frames and takes pictures of what he judges interesting, with the same spontaneity and rigor that he does in the real. He shows that photography in a virtual environment is no less legitimate, from an artistic standpoint, than photography in the real world. This project addresses both notions of border and territory. You should watch the interview below with the artist to learn more.