Conceived as a surreal parable about isolation in five acts, these environmental portrait follow Pierrot (played by actor and director Audrey Rumsby), as he tries to navigate the modern world, where he finds himself adrift and alone. If we treat the character of Pierrot as a placeholder, and replace it with any other name, these portraits reveal something more: the all-too-common experience of everyday life in which the physical presence and relatability of other human beings has been replaced by digital abstractions, and loneliness is the new normal.
An emerging photographer, Robert Claus has been exploring drawing, composition, and theater since an early age. Born in Germany, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduating from the University of London. Mainly drawing on still life for his subjects, Robert Claus has also ventured into portraiture and landscapes. He has produced several book-length curated projects that cover a range of subjects. Now starting to exhibit his work in the United States, and abroad, he is actively seeking opportunities to share his work with a wider audience.
