Jean-Guy Caumeil (1945–2018) - Resille 1

The proposed photograph is titled "Résilles 1". It is an art print on professional Fujifilm Museum Crystal DP II photographic paper. Dimensions 30×40 cm, borderless. Limited edition of 10 prints, print 2/10, unframed. Signed by the artist on the back and hand-numbered. A new print freshly produced in the workshop. Studio du Trident, 1 Rue Vial, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France. The certificate of authenticity will be emailed. Jean-Guy Caumeil, photographer, still alive, from Saint-Étienne, France. Creator of Studio du Trident. The author develops a style he describes as minimalist; little or no décor 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 that the viewer will give to the photo themselves. Photography is not a pre‑established story or meaning to be seen. Photography tells nothing, does not advocate, does not deliver a message, and 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 handling of light is crucial for him, as is the rapport with the model. In this minimalist vein, since 2015 he has begun a long‑standing, non‑exclusive collaboration with a single model.