Ben Dauchez - AT majorelle

An Afternoon at Majorelle

At Majorelle 1
-Fine Art print 30x30, numbered, signed 1/15, in the format
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Fusion of two worlds: Multi-exposure allows these two universes — that of the formal rigor of Bauhaus and the sensory and historical richness of Morocco — to be superimposed. Perhaps the clean lines of Bauhaus intertwine with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and the textures of mud 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 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 translating Western Bauhaus concepts into a more Eastern or even Mediterranean context.

Play of light and color: The contrast between the sharp shadows of the Bauhaus and the warm, diffuse colors typical of Morocco (ochres, 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 overlapping multiple moments or spaces, the technique of multi-exposure could also suggest a temporal experience, as if traveling through different eras or perceptions of Morocco. This play on time and space echoes notions of fluidity and transition in Bauhaus culture, while drawing inspiration from the multiple layers of meaning and history that Morocco embodies.

Cultural and Aesthetic Duality: Finally, this work could express a reflection on the relationships between Western and Eastern cultures, between European functionalism of the Bauhaus and the sensuality of Moroccan forms. Multi-exposure can create an atmosphere where the two worlds are not opposed but rather interconnected within a single artistic vision.



Series Bauhaus Blue Morocco No. 1
Fine Art print 50x50, numbered and signed 3/10.
Certificate of Authenticity

Passionate about photography from a young age, Ben DAUCHEZ started in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired all the basics of photography from classical technique, to shooting and retouching, including the laboratory. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to perfect his training by becoming a set assistant for the Daguerre studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir and Studio Zéro. He had the chance to collaborate and assist the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From certain decisive encounters were born beautiful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sulfurous INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel) and Peter BEARD (Pirelli 2009 calendar in Botswana).
His photos are published, among others, in Editions Condé Nast (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His universe also interests brands with very different identity codes for which he has signed the production of Institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris or Burger King (Advertising awarded at the Dubai Lynx).

Ben DAUCHEZ has also produced numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody HALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...), beauty, men of the world (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA ...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to freely immortalize the human, aesthetic, and spiritual beauty of each personality.