Ben Dauchez - Bauhaus Maroc #7

Bauhaus Series
-Title Bauhaus #7
-Fine Art Edition 30X45 Numbered signed 1/20 in format

fusion of two worlds: The multiple exposure allows layering these two universes — that of the formal rigor of Bauhaus and the sensory and historical richness of Morocco. Perhaps the clean lines of Bauhaus interlace with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and the textures of earthen or stone walls. This fusion creates a kind of visual dialogue between modernity and tradition.

Conceptual approach: The use of multiple exposure can also symbolize the idea of 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 transposing Western Bauhaus concepts into a more eastern, even Mediterranean, context.

Play of light and color: The contrast between the sharp shadows of Bauhaus and the warm, diffused colors typical of Morocco (ochres, reds, blues, and oranges) could be enhanced. This could offer a poetic dimension where each superimposed image evokes a sense of movement, transformation, and immersion in a hybrid space between East and West.

The impact of multiple exposure:

Temporal and spatial aspects: By overlaying several moments or spaces, the technique of multiple exposure could also suggest a temporal experience, as if one travels through different eras or different perceptions of Morocco. This play on time and space echoes notions of fluidity and transition in Bauhaus culture, while drawing on 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 Bauhaus and the sensuality of Moroccan forms. Multiple exposure can create an atmosphere where the two worlds are not opposed but rather interconnected in a single artistic vision.

Driven by photography from a young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he learned the full range of classic photographic technique, from shooting to retouching, via the darkroom. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to perfect his training by becoming a set-plate 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 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 (Pirelli calendar 2009 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 whom 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 shot numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody HALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) in beauty, men of the world (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This path has since allowed him to freely immortalize the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality."