Welcome to this space, which is set aside for other Artists. Expect to see frequent change overs, the scene is set for a variety of artists to be featured here. Be they; old, new, well-known or obscure. This space will not be limited only to photographers, but will include other medias.
LAURENT BENAÏM(1965 Onwards)
Here is a photographer making his own route through erotica. First of all, he declined an academic career in Photography in order to pursue life as an author. However ten years later, he’s returned to his first love – and has created atmospheric timeless images using extreme methods.
His image production methods have involved soaking the negatives in all kinds of chemicals, burying them for several weeks at a time in plant pots. Later on, he began using a bichromatic gum process for the production. He describes this as "it is the best way to create a timeless world involving pornographic images. Pornography is often rather ´too direct´, even cold. Therefore, by torturing the negatives I manage to alter their perception."
He is inspired by the likes of Egon Schiele (reality), Rodin (sensuality) and Fragonard (rudery). And believes that sex is one of the few moments where instinct prevails.
He prefers to work with liked minded females and couples who have been excited by his work and wish to be photographed by him. He prefers real people to professional models "I do not seek to respect the standard esthetics of the bodies. I want to show it all, because everyone is beautiful."
"My photographic approach arises from a strong curiosity to see nudity, to photograph gestures and confusion, to feel, to search, to expose intimacy within others. And to make her/him very moving and desirable. Seeing a naked person is always a surprise, and a moment of jubilation and wonder."
For further information, click on the following link: Laurent Benaïm.
Go forth and enjoy
Online: August 2006
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