The single line drawings of Differantly (DFT)

"There’s a message hidden in these works. Time, and life, flows in a single direction and our mistakes aren’t something we can take back."

Differantly (DFT)- Le temps qui coule (Time goes by)

Specialists in one-line minimalism, Differantly (DFT) are an artist duo hailing from Paris and Berlin. Their ability to deconstruct complex three-dimensional objects into single continuous lines whilst still retaining their sense of depth and character demonstrates real skill. (Trouva) There’s a message hidden in these works. Time, and life, flows in a single direction and our mistakes aren’t something we can take back. Using a single, continuous line grounds DFT’s art in this reality. (Happy) 

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See

Look at the one-line drawings below. Notice how DFT has removed extraneous details from the images. Like poets, the artists distill the visual information to the most expressive aspects allowing the viewer to fill in the blanks in their mind.

Iconic Sneaker Series
In their signature minimalist style that uses a single black line plus shadowing to create the silhouettes, Differantly [DFT] are able to evoke the beauty behind some of the world’s best-loved shoes. Comprising over a dozen instantly recognizable silhouettes including Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66, Converse’s unmistakable high-tops, and Vans’ Authentic low-tops, the illustrations highlight the timelessness of each shoe’s design. (allsole.com)

One-line art is like poetry!

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Say

• Describe how one-line art is like poetry. 

• Do you feel it takes more or less artistic skill to create one-line art? Why?

• Compare the one-line horses drawn by DFT and Picasso. How are they similar and different?

  

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Do

Look at the process DFT uses to simplify the hand yet communicate the essence of it beautifully.

differantly
Early stages Hand Studies as part of the Dissolution series (original pieces in preparation). Thanks for all the super kind messages guys, love you (blushing and looking away)🖤

• Try it! Draw something in detail. Draw it again removing some of the visual information, repeat until you have boiled it down to its essence.

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About DFT

Straddling the line between fine art and new media, Parisian artist DFT’s line poetry explores themes of identity, time and human connection to nature. Focusing on the very essence of things, he creates singular visual experiences through his own imaginary world.

DFT’s work has attracted the interest of celebrities and world-famous brands such as Apple, Hermès, Nike, Cartier and Adidas. In 2020, the artist was asked to create the artwork for the official poster of the Tour de France. (dft.art)

French artist duo DFT have integrated [a] minimalist approach into their art. Setting out to explore ideas of continuity in their work, creative duo Emma and Stephane create all their illustrations using a single line from start to finish. * (allsole)

Check out @differantly on Instagram

*Editor's note: I was not able to get additional information about Emma and Stephane. The Instagram account and website seem to be a solo situation at this point.