Jean-Guy Caumeil (1945–2018) - Sharlyne au sol 1

The proposed photograph is titled "Sharlyne on the Floor 1". It's an art print on professional Fujifilm Museum Crystal DP II photographic paper. Dimensions 30 x 45 cm, no border. Limited edition of 10 prints, print 2/10, unframed. Signed by the author on the back and hand-numbered. New print freshly produced from the studio. Studio du Trident, 1 rue Vial, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France. The certificate of authenticity will be sent by email. Jean-Guy Caumeil, photographer, still living, from Saint-Étienne, France. Creator of Studio du Trident. The author develops a style he characterizes as minimalist; little or no set or accessories, the essential is in capturing an emotion in the model’s posture or gaze. He seeks to strip the scene so that the sign (punctum) is perceived and guides the viewer toward the meaning the viewer will give to the photo themselves. The photograph is not a story or a pre-established meaning to be seen. The photograph tells nothing, does not advocate, does not deliver a message, does not impose a point of view. Photography is a gift that allows the viewer to tell their own story, to advocate, and to read their message. The mastery of light is crucial for him as is the rapport with the model. In this minimalist vein, since 2015 he has begun a long-term, non-exclusive collaboration with a single model.