Christian Kleiman - Multiverse
Over 20 years ago, artist Christian Kleiman discovered a unique photography innovation when working as a skipper on a powerboat. He created a ‘flying camera’ from scratch: a unique piece of equipment that allowed him to take incredible aerial imagery. The original system involved a camera fixed onto a radio-controlled pan-tilt platform. This was then hung on a small parachute that could lift all the equipment in the air. Leaving behind his nautical career, Kleiman became a forerunner in the practice of both aerial and 360 panoramic photography. Since then, he has refined his technique even further, crafting ever more creative and innovative concepts.
The artist’s Tiny Planet series captures the world in new and unexpected ways, resulting in enthralling images infused with surrealism, abstraction and narrative storytelling. Kleiman’s eye for composition results in captivating images that present the world in microcosm, like landscapes in a floating bubble: the artist’s very own ‘microverse.’
La Mouche 76 X 100cm / Fine Art Print
The creation of each piece involves a painstaking process, “My process for creating Tiny Planet artwork involves a meticulous, multi-step approach requiring professional equipment, sophisticated software, and extensive dedication,” the artist explains. It begins with a photo shoot using a 360-degree rotating head with a Fisheye Lens, resulting in 12 raw photos. The artist then works with these images in post-processing, carefully crafting, collaging, stitching and removing elements. Kleiman elaborates, “The 360-degree panoramic image is then transformed into a Tiny Planet by adjusting stereographic projection settings to achieve the desired effect. Final retouching involves fine-tuning exposure, highlights, darks, and contrast to produce a high-quality masterpiece reflecting my passion and commitment.”
Kleiman’s images alter our perception, bringing the viewer into a new relationship with the planet and our surroundings. As the artist states, “I hope people will be inspired to view familiar places in a new light, appreciating the hidden beauty and uniqueness of each landscape. Through my Tiny Planets, I want viewers to feel a sense of wonder and curiosity, recognising the delicate, interconnected ecosystems that make every place special.”
Eager to be 76X100cm / Fine Art Print
Street Lamp 76 x 100 cm / Fine Art Print
Combining new technologies with a uniquely handcrafted approach, Kleiman’s work is defined by innovation and artistry. “I plan to continue pushing the boundaries of fine art photography by experimenting with new technologies and techniques to further evolve my Tiny Planet concept,” Kleiman states, “My journey is driven by a relentless pursuit of unseen perspectives, and I’m excited to discover where this exploration leads next.”
Joy Ride III 76 x 100 cm / Fine Art Print