Big Bear Photos

Très belle découverte pour moi que l’œuvre de Clarissa Bonet exposée à la Galerie Rouge (anciennement Agathe Gaillard) entre architecture et Street Photographie dans des cadrages millimétriques et colorés.
Cela m'a rappelé les travaux de photographes (moins mondialement exposés) tels Eric Laforgue ou Eric Forey. 
La différence étant que Clarissa Bonet met en scène ses photographies avec des "acteurs" et du matériel de studio pour ses photos de rue. (j'avoue qu'avoir découvert cela par la suite gache un peu mon plaisir)
Quelques images de cette exposition terminée fin juillet, réalisées au téléphone dans cette petite et belle galerie.

Je voulais que les photographes aient la parole
(Agathe Gaillard)

The shift in my daily routine from the car to the pedestrian had a huge influence on my work and practice. I found that on foot I had a deeper connection to the city, specifically the street, and my experience of it. 
(Clarissa Bonet)

Sometimes during my wanderings I find a location I really enjoy—and keep it for months before I find an idea that is best suited for the location. Other times I have an idea and spend weeks looking for a location to make the image. I am inspired by personal experience or things I witness in public, but often the location where these happenings take place is distracting visually and I want to isolate the event to encourage the viewer to consider just this one act or moment. 
(Clarissa Bonet)

Once I have the details as to where and what the image is going to be about, I choose clothing and props, then cast individuals for the image. Sometimes I use friends but more often I hire people through Craigslist. Usually, I put out a general call looking for individuals, with no experience necessary, although many who respond tend to be actors. This is great because they take direction well. Once I cast people, we go over wardrobe. I like to use as much of their own clothing as possible but often shop for items to obtain a specific color or outfit. 
(Clarissa Bonet)

I need the distance to see what I have created, to forget about the process, and to try to get an emotional connection to the piece.
(Clarissa Bonet)

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