Ben Dauchez - Traces Urbaine # 1

Title: Urban Traces

Description:
This black-and-white photograph, taken by Ben Dauchez in Cape Town, captures the essence of urban ruins through a poignant composition of abandoned objects. The image highlights a crushed beer can and a twisted piece of metal, resting on a rough, debris-strewn ground. The strong contrasts and raw textures of the photograph emphasize the raw, ephemeral beauty of the traces left by human activity.

Format:

Dimensions: 60x90 cm
High-quality print on premium photographic paper
Limited edition, signed by the artist
Features:

Black-and-white photography
Captures the essence of the urban environment
A piece ideal for fans of contemporary art and urban photography
This unique piece by Ben Dauchez is a valuable addition to any art collection, offering an introspective look at the hidden beauty of urban landscapes.
This fine art matte photograph in a square format of 60x90 cm,
The photographic technique used creates a nearly pictorial effect, where shadows and light blend harmoniously. The deep black background beautifully contrasts with the blue highlights, giving the work a dimension that is both contemporary and timeless.
The matte fine art print will particularly emphasize the softness of transitions and the subtleness of nuances, offering a refined visual experience. This piece fits perfectly within the tradition of contemporary artistic photography.

A certificate will be provided

Passionate about photography since childhood, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired all the basics of photography—from classic technique to shooting and retouching through the lab. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to refine 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 many of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From certain decisive meetings, beautiful projects and long collaborations emerged, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry exhibition INRI and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel) and Peter BEARD (2009 Pirelli calendar in Botswana).
His photos have been published, among others, in Condé Nast Editions (French and international), Première, Wallpaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His world also attracts brands with very distinct identities for which he has created 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 HALLEN, 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 capture, with complete freedom, the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.