Royal Opera House London

About Rafael Neff

About the Work Movement Rafael Neff transforms his fascination with the refinement and precision of clockwork into a new artistic experience. In his “Movement” series, he showcases the inner workings of exquisite wristwatches through strikingly detailed photographs and, by fragmenting and re-locating the individual elements, conveys a new perspective on a special asset of European cultural history. Through a wooden frame, the artist creates tension between the mechanical dynamics of the clocks and the calm harmony inherent in wood. Neff allows the viewer to dive into the depths of the movement and makes tangible the high level of craftsmanship behind it.Watchmakers are highly… Read more