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Photographer creates realistic silhouettes of Star Wars characters using backlit toys

In his breathtaking series Le Cosmos de Star Wars, Parisian freelance photographer and graphic designer Sébastien DEL GROSSO takes photographs of backlit Star Wars toys to create dramatic silhouettes. He then adds drawings and illustrations to complete each artwork, creating a collection of images that pay homage to the old Republic.

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Silhouetted figure wielding a glowing red lightsabre stands between tall structures in heavy snow, surrounded by blue and purple light

You can expect to see all of your old favourites, from Yoda and Darth to some of the latest droids – all looking as though they're the real deal. But he doesn't stop there. Browse his portfolio on Behance and you'll discover tributes to some of the world's best loved superheroes and video game characters.

If you'd like to understand more about his process, then you can view his tutorial on Flickr. Or follow his latest works on Instagram and Facebook.

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Sébastien DEL GROSSO

Silhouettes of armed Star Wars characters and droids in dusty, golden-lit atmosphere, created from backlit toys with added illustration
Silhouetted figure wielding a blue lightsabre stands against a blazing orange and red inferno landscape in this Star Wars-inspired artwork by Sébastien DEL GROSSO
Silhouettes of armoured figures with glowing eyes standing against a turquoise backlit backdrop, with illuminated horizontal lines at the base
Silhouetted figure standing beside R2-D2 droid against a massive backlit Star Wars spacecraft in a hazy, golden-lit desert landscape
A silhouetted figure holds a glowing green lightsabre in a misty forest with tall trees, facing a small dark creature in the distance
Silhouettes of backlit Star Wars action figures against a golden sunset sky with atmospheric haze and light rays
Silhouetted figure wielding red lightsabers standing atop a cliff in torrential rain and lightning, created from a backlit Star Wars toy by photographer Sébastien DEL GROSSO
Silhouetted figures stand before a large circular geometric window framing a starry sky, with horizontal light streaks crossing the foreground
Backlit silhouettes of Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers standing on an illuminated platform against a blue-tinted spaceship interior backdrop
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