Ben Dauchez - AT majorelle

Series "An after noon at Majorelle "

-Title At Majorelle 1
-Fine Art Print 30X30 Numbered, signed 1/15 in format
-Certificate of Authenticity

Fusion of two worlds: Multiple exposure makes it possible to superimpose these two universes—that of Bauhaus formal rigor and the sensory and historical richness of Morocco. Perhaps the clean lines of the Bauhaus intertwine with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and the textures of rammed-earth 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 interaction between past and 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, or even Mediterranean, context.

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

Temporality and spatiality
: By superimposing several moments or spaces, the multiple-exposure technique could also suggest a temporal experience, as if traveling through different eras or different perceptions of Morocco. This interplay of time and space echoes the notions of fluidity and transition in Bauhaus culture, while drawing inspiration from the many layers of meaning and history embodied by Morocco.

Cultural and aesthetic duality: Finally, this work could express a reflection on the relationships between Western and Eastern cultures, between Bauhaus European functionalism and the sensuality of Moroccan forms. Multiple exposure can create an atmosphere in which the two worlds are not opposed but rather interconnected within a single artistic vision.



-Series Bauhaus Bleu Maroc #1
-Fine Art Print 50X50 Numbered, signed 3/10
-Certificate of Authenticity

Passionate about photography from a very young age, Ben DAUCHEZ began his career in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There, he learned all the fundamentals of photography, from classical techniques and shooting to retouching and darkroom work. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to further his training, becoming a set assistant for Daguerre Studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the opportunity to collaborate with and assist some of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... Some pivotal encounters led to wonderful projects and long collaborations, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the provocative INRI exhibition and its eponymous book published by Editions Albin Michel), and Peter BEARD (the 2009 Pirelli calendar in Botswana).
His photographs have been published, among others, in Condé Nast publications (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His work has also attracted brands with very different identities, for which he has created corporate and/or advertising campaigns, including Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, and Burger King (an advertisement honored 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, ...), beauty portraits, portraits of prominent men (Olivier DASSAULT, Jacques SEGUELA...) and travelers...
This photographic path has since allowed him to freely capture the human, aesthetic, and spiritual beauty of each personality.