Ben Dauchez - An after noon at Majorelle #6

Series "An after noon at Majorelle" - Title At Majorelle #8 - Fine Art print 30X45 Signed numbered 1/20 in format Fusion of two worlds: The multi-exposure allows overlaying these two universes — that of the formal rigor of Bauhaus and the sensory and historical richness of Morocco. Perhaps the clean lines of Bauhaus interlace with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and textures of earthen or stone walls. This fusion creates a kind of visual dialogue between modernity and tradition. Conceptual approach: The use of multi-exposure can also symbolize the idea of interaction between the past and the present, between modern and traditional architecture. Morocco, rich in cultural symbols, could be seen here as a testing ground for transposing Western Bauhaus concepts into a more eastern, even Mediterranean, context. Play of light and color: The contrast between the stark shadows of Bauhaus and the warm, diffuse colors typical of Morocco (ochers, reds, blues and oranges) could be accentuated. This could offer a poetic dimension where each superimposed image evokes a sense of movement, transformation, and immersion in a hybrid space between the East and the West. The impact of multi-exposure: Temporality and spatiality : By superimposing several moments or spaces, the multi-exposure technique could also suggest a temporal experience, as if traveling through different eras or different perceptions of Morocco. This play on time and space echoes notions of fluidity and transition in Bauhaus culture, while drawing on the multiple layers of meaning and history that Morocco embodies. Cultural and aesthetic duality: Finally, this work could express reflection on the relationships between Western and Eastern cultures, between European functionalism of Bauhaus and the sensuality of Moroccan forms. Multi-exposure can create an atmosphere where the two worlds are not opposed but interconnected within a single artistic vision. Passionate about photography from a young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the quartier studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the entire fundamento of classic photographic technique, from shooting to retouching, via the darkroom. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to perfect his training by becoming a set assistant for Daguerre studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the chance to collaborate with and assist some of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From certain decisive encounters, beautiful projects and long collaborations arose, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel) and Peter BEARD (2009 Pirelli calendar in Botswana). His photos have been published, among others, by Condé Nast Editions (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His world also attracts brands with very different identity codes for which he has led institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, and Burger King (advertising awarded at the Dubai Lynx). Ben DAUCHEZ has also produced numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody ALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) of beauty, men of the world (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers... This photographic path has since allowed him to freely immortalize the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.

Estimación:€2,500

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