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This portrait explores silence as a form of resistance.
The night butterfly covering the mouth symbolizes the muffled voice and the fragility of transformation. Divided by shadow and light, the face reflects an inner fracture, between vulnerability and strength, disappearance and becoming.
Description of the Work:
- Limited edition photographic work by Cédric Brion.
- Portrait size 42 x 59.4 cm
- Date 2022
- Giclée print on Epson Velvet Fine Art paper, 300 gsm
- Edition 1/14 copies
- Hand-signed on the back with *Label* + Certificate of Authenticity
- NEW PRINT!!
Cédric Brion – Photographer
Born in 1978 in Belgium, Cédric Brion is a photographer-artist known for his conceptual portraits with dark, cinematic atmospheres. Inspired by fantastical realms and ancient civilizations, he explores, through his images, the contrasts between shadow and light, revealing the emotional and symbolic dimension of the human face.
His work, presented in numerous international exhibitions, including London, the Grand Palais in Paris, Lille ARTUP in Lille, and the Venice Biennale, has been recognized with several prestigious distinctions, including an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français, also a gold medal at the Vienna International Photo Awards and a bronze medal at the Tokyo International Foto Awards.
Through a singular fine-art aesthetic, Cédric Brion creates portraits like open windows onto imagined worlds, inviting the viewer to dive into a visual experience that is at once poetic and introspective.
Seller's Story
Internationally exhibited artist – numerous 5-star reviews.
My name is Cédric Brion.
I am a freelance photographic artist, born in 1978 in the Belgian suburb of Mons, where I currently reside.
Having always been interested in the visual arts, I developed a passion for photography at the age of 18.
My first tool was a film camera, and I developed my photographs in the darkness of my bedroom.
After several years of research and experience, I entered the world of professional photography through various competitions and assignments in the business sector.
Motivation and Vision
My fascination with creating portraits in dark, brooding atmospheres stems from my early childhood.
Since then, I have been captivated by fantastical worlds and strive to create portraits that transport viewers into alternate universes.
I envision my portraits as windows opening onto imaginary realms. From the darkness of the soul can emerge a clarity that moves me. Light that is too bright often dazzles, while darkness magnifies it. I aim to capture these contrasts in my portraits. Ancient civilizations have always been a source of inspiration for me. I aspire for my portraits to resonate with viewers, allowing them to see and recognize themselves within.
Education.
1994 -1998 - Artistic studies in applied arts
1998 - Qualification in Plastic Arts
2000 - Assistant photographer at Frank Uyttenhove
in Brussels
2001 - Training as a graphic designer at Créaform
2002 - Infac photography school in Brussels
2018 -Training with the artist photographer Delphine Cencig.
Self-taught training on Photoshop and Lightroom.
Inspirations.
David Lachapelle, H.R Giger, Max Rive,
Ansel Adams, Yann Arthus Bertrand, Michel Lagarde,
Antonio Gaudencio.
Exhibitions :
- Exhibition at Lille ART UP with LILL'ART GALLERY (LILLE France) 2026
- Exhibition at Zari Gallery, London (United Kingdom), 2025
- Exhibition at the Salon de la Photo, Paris – Epson France Stand (France), 2025
- Exhibition at Lille ART UP with LILL'ART GALLERY (LILLE France) 2025
- Exhibition at the Salon des Artistes Français at the Grand Palais in Paris 2025 (France)
- Exhibition at Tours & Taxi Bruxelles (Belgium) 2023
- Exhibition at Audacieuse Galerie Geneva (Switzerland) 2023
- Exhibition at Melting Art Galerie, Lille (France) 2023
- Exhibition in Venice THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space (Italy) 2019
- Exhibition at Pôle d'exposition Mons (Belgium) 2017
- Exhibition in Liège, Tournai, Brussels (Belgium)
Magazines & Publications :
- Corridor Elephant
- L’œil de la photographie
- Photographize Magazine
- Open Eye Magazine
- Marvelous Art Magazine
- Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
- Femme Rebelle Magazine
- DARKBEAUTY Magazine
- Modellen Land Magazine
- Surreal Beauty Magazine
- Emergence Magazine France
Translated by Google TranslateEtrange
This portrait explores silence as a form of resistance.
The night butterfly covering the mouth symbolizes the muffled voice and the fragility of transformation. Divided by shadow and light, the face reflects an inner fracture, between vulnerability and strength, disappearance and becoming.
Description of the Work:
- Limited edition photographic work by Cédric Brion.
- Portrait size 42 x 59.4 cm
- Date 2022
- Giclée print on Epson Velvet Fine Art paper, 300 gsm
- Edition 1/14 copies
- Hand-signed on the back with *Label* + Certificate of Authenticity
- NEW PRINT!!
Cédric Brion – Photographer
Born in 1978 in Belgium, Cédric Brion is a photographer-artist known for his conceptual portraits with dark, cinematic atmospheres. Inspired by fantastical realms and ancient civilizations, he explores, through his images, the contrasts between shadow and light, revealing the emotional and symbolic dimension of the human face.
His work, presented in numerous international exhibitions, including London, the Grand Palais in Paris, Lille ARTUP in Lille, and the Venice Biennale, has been recognized with several prestigious distinctions, including an honorable mention at the Salon des Artistes Français, also a gold medal at the Vienna International Photo Awards and a bronze medal at the Tokyo International Foto Awards.
Through a singular fine-art aesthetic, Cédric Brion creates portraits like open windows onto imagined worlds, inviting the viewer to dive into a visual experience that is at once poetic and introspective.
Seller's Story
Internationally exhibited artist – numerous 5-star reviews.
My name is Cédric Brion.
I am a freelance photographic artist, born in 1978 in the Belgian suburb of Mons, where I currently reside.
Having always been interested in the visual arts, I developed a passion for photography at the age of 18.
My first tool was a film camera, and I developed my photographs in the darkness of my bedroom.
After several years of research and experience, I entered the world of professional photography through various competitions and assignments in the business sector.
Motivation and Vision
My fascination with creating portraits in dark, brooding atmospheres stems from my early childhood.
Since then, I have been captivated by fantastical worlds and strive to create portraits that transport viewers into alternate universes.
I envision my portraits as windows opening onto imaginary realms. From the darkness of the soul can emerge a clarity that moves me. Light that is too bright often dazzles, while darkness magnifies it. I aim to capture these contrasts in my portraits. Ancient civilizations have always been a source of inspiration for me. I aspire for my portraits to resonate with viewers, allowing them to see and recognize themselves within.
Education.
1994 -1998 - Artistic studies in applied arts
1998 - Qualification in Plastic Arts
2000 - Assistant photographer at Frank Uyttenhove
in Brussels
2001 - Training as a graphic designer at Créaform
2002 - Infac photography school in Brussels
2018 -Training with the artist photographer Delphine Cencig.
Self-taught training on Photoshop and Lightroom.
Inspirations.
David Lachapelle, H.R Giger, Max Rive,
Ansel Adams, Yann Arthus Bertrand, Michel Lagarde,
Antonio Gaudencio.
Exhibitions :
- Exhibition at Lille ART UP with LILL'ART GALLERY (LILLE France) 2026
- Exhibition at Zari Gallery, London (United Kingdom), 2025
- Exhibition at the Salon de la Photo, Paris – Epson France Stand (France), 2025
- Exhibition at Lille ART UP with LILL'ART GALLERY (LILLE France) 2025
- Exhibition at the Salon des Artistes Français at the Grand Palais in Paris 2025 (France)
- Exhibition at Tours & Taxi Bruxelles (Belgium) 2023
- Exhibition at Audacieuse Galerie Geneva (Switzerland) 2023
- Exhibition at Melting Art Galerie, Lille (France) 2023
- Exhibition in Venice THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space (Italy) 2019
- Exhibition at Pôle d'exposition Mons (Belgium) 2017
- Exhibition in Liège, Tournai, Brussels (Belgium)
Magazines & Publications :
- Corridor Elephant
- L’œil de la photographie
- Photographize Magazine
- Open Eye Magazine
- Marvelous Art Magazine
- Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
- Femme Rebelle Magazine
- DARKBEAUTY Magazine
- Modellen Land Magazine
- Surreal Beauty Magazine
- Emergence Magazine France
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Date of print
2022
Artist
Cédric Brion
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Etrange
Condition
Fine
Technique
Digital print, Giclée
Height
42 cm
Edition
14
Width
59.4 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Fine art photography
