Crushed Pepsi
PHOTOGRAPHER: ARTHUR BELEBEAU
A crushed aluminum Pepsi can fills the frame, its surface buckled and torn, the tab wrenched upward like a small, violent gesture. The globe logo survives in fragments across the folds, its red and white cut through by cool, saturated blue.
Belebeau applies the same high-definition, high-contrast "poppy lighting" he brings to his portrait work to this discarded object, mixing hard and soft light until a piece of trash reads with the polish of a studio still life. He invites us to look again at something designed to be overlooked. The image sits between advertising photography, Pop Art and contemporary vanitas, using the seductive visual language of consumer culture to consider what remains after consumption.
The piece belongs to Belebeau's ongoing series of crushed cans, in which he treats consumer packaging as a study in American color, form, and disposability elevated to the register of fashion photography.
It appeals to collectors drawn to object-as-icon photography, pop-inflected still life, and the tension Belebeau builds between disposable material and fashion-grade craft.
Edition of 15.
Larger exceptional formats and custom sizes available upon request at contact@theselectsgallery.com.
Product will be ready to ship in approximately 6 weeks.
We use a high quality shatter-proof acrylic glass and on the back, a hanging system makes your piece ready to hang!
Size choices refer to paper size. Image size is affected when it includes a border or no border. The wood frame is in addition. Dimension of the frames are:
- 1” Face, 2 1/4” Depth for black frames
- 1” Face, 2” Depth for White painted frames
Framing Options
Each photograph is available in a range of bespoke framing styles, thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual impact and protect the integrity of the work. See our Quality page for more details.
Acrylic
A borderless display that protects your print under glossy acrylic, intensifies contrast and color, and adds a striking sense of depth and clarity to the image.
Classic Frame
A timeless choice that combines elegance with subtle depth, using hand-crafted wooden frames and archival materials.
Shadow Box
Our most elevated option, the Shadow Box adds dramatic depth with a floating effect—ideal for showcasing photography with presence.
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| Feature | Dibond | Acrylic | Classic Frame | Shadow Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Fine Art Paper | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Shatter-Proof Acrylic Glass | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Handcrafted Wooden Frame | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Floating / Deep Presentation | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ |