Ben Dauchez - Traces Urbaines
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Title: Urban Traces
Description:
This black-and-white photograph, taken by Ben Dauchez in Cape Town, captures the essence of urban vestiges through a poignant composition of abandoned objects. The image highlights a crushed beer can and a twisted piece of metal, resting on a rough ground speckled with debris. The strong contrasts and raw textures of the photograph emphasize the raw, ephemeral beauty of 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 photograph
Captures the essence of the urban environment
Ideal for lovers 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 employed photographic technique creates an almost painterly effect, where shadows and light blend harmoniously. The deep black background contrasts beautifully with blue light accents, giving the work a dimension that is both contemporary and timeless.
The proposed matte fine-art print will particularly emphasize the softness of transitions and the subtlety of nuances, offering a refined visual experience. This work fits perfectly into the tradition of contemporary artistic photography.
A certificate will be provided
Passionate about photography from a very young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the full range of photography basics—from classic technique, shooting, and retouching to working in the lab. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to further his education by becoming a set assistant for Daguerre Studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the opportunity 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 arose beautiful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel), and Peter BEARD (the 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 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 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, worldly men (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to capture, with complete freedom, the human, aesthetic, and spiritual beauty of each personality.
Title: Urban Traces
Description:
This black-and-white photograph, taken by Ben Dauchez in Cape Town, captures the essence of urban vestiges through a poignant composition of abandoned objects. The image highlights a crushed beer can and a twisted piece of metal, resting on a rough ground speckled with debris. The strong contrasts and raw textures of the photograph emphasize the raw, ephemeral beauty of 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 photograph
Captures the essence of the urban environment
Ideal for lovers 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 employed photographic technique creates an almost painterly effect, where shadows and light blend harmoniously. The deep black background contrasts beautifully with blue light accents, giving the work a dimension that is both contemporary and timeless.
The proposed matte fine-art print will particularly emphasize the softness of transitions and the subtlety of nuances, offering a refined visual experience. This work fits perfectly into the tradition of contemporary artistic photography.
A certificate will be provided
Passionate about photography from a very young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the full range of photography basics—from classic technique, shooting, and retouching to working in the lab. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to further his education by becoming a set assistant for Daguerre Studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the opportunity 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 arose beautiful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel), and Peter BEARD (the 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 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 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, worldly men (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to capture, with complete freedom, the human, aesthetic, and spiritual beauty of each personality.
Details
Date of print
2003
Artist
Ben Dauchez
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Traces Urbaines
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
60 cm
Edition
1/10
Width
90 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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