Driven by an asymptotic pursuit of ultimate image fidelity, Cornetet pushes against the limits of contemporary technology, developing innovative processes and tools to extend these boundaries. Each image is constructed from more than 3,000 individual photographs, meticulously compiled into a single gigapixel composition. The result is an unprecedented level of detail that transforms familiar subjects—such as butterflies—into immersive visual experiences.

At a distance, these forms appear pristine and delicate, embodying traditional ideals of beauty. Yet when printed at monumental scale—ten feet tall at 300 dpi—the illusion dissolves. What once seemed graceful is revealed to be hairy, irregular, and grotesque, prompting the viewer to question their preconceived notions of beauty.

Process lies at the core of Cornetet’s work. Each image requires up to two weeks of staging, capturing, and processing, where the repetitive act of “click, click, click” becomes both method and meditation. This labor-intensive approach reflects an obsession with process and underscores the power of accumulation—the way individual moments coalesce into a unified whole.

In his first solo exhibition, Cornetet invites viewers to pause, observe, and then look again. Through this act of sustained attention, the work reveals a deeper truth: that beauty is not pristine or singular, but complex, messy, and often unsettling—challenging the norms we accept without question.