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 relics 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, fleeting 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
Ideal work for contemporary art and urban photography enthusiasts
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, square format of 60x90 cm,
The photographic technique used creates an almost painterly effect, where the shadows and light blend harmoniously. The deep black background beautifully contrasts with the blue light accents, giving the work a dimension that is both contemporary and timeless.
The matte fine art print will particularly emphasize the softness of the transitions and the subtlety of the nuances, offering a refined visual experience. This work fits perfectly within the tradition of contemporary artistic photography.

A certificate will be provided

Passionate about photography from a young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he learned the full range of photographic basics—from classical technique, to shooting, to retouching, through to the darkroom. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to further his training as 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 emerged, 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 distinct identities, for which he has signed 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 created numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody HALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) of beauty, members of high society (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.