Ben Dauchez - Bauhaus Maroc #5

Series "An Afternoon at Majorelle"

-Title: At Majorelle #7
-Fine Art Print 30x45, numbered and signed 1/20, in the format

Fusion of two worlds: multi-exposure allows overlaying these two universes—the rigor of Bauhaus formal precision and the sensorial, historical richness of Morocco. Perhaps the clean lines of Bauhaus weave with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and the textures of walls made of rammed earth or stone. This fusion creates a kind of visual dialogue between modernity and tradition.

Conceptual approach: The use of multi-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 an experimental ground for transposing Western Bauhaus concepts into a more Oriental, or even Mediterranean, context.

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

Impact of multi-exposure:

Temporal and spatial dimensions: By overlaying multiple moments or spaces, the multi-exposure technique could also suggest a temporal experience, as if traveling through different eras or different perceptions of Morocco. This play with 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. Multi-exposure can create an atmosphere where the two worlds are not opposed but rather interconnected in a single artistic vision.

Driven by a lifelong passion for photography, Ben DAUCHEZ started in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he learned the full range of classic photographic technique—from shooting to retouching to the lab. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to perfect his training by becoming an on-set assistant for the 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, wonderful 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 (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 universe also interests brands with very different brand codes, for which he has shot Institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L’Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, and Burger King (Dubai Lynx award-winning advertisement).

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, ...) in beauty, world travelers, and notable men... This photographic path has since allowed him to freely immortalize the beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.