The opening of the exhibition, organized on Tuesday May 12 at the Jean-Ferrat cultural center, highlighted the shadow work of this artist-photographer. Many of his photos were taken in Avignon, the city where Damien Fontaine drew his inspiration.
“Seize the moment to make it timeless”. Damien Fontaine cultivates his image as a photographer of the present, without filters. “En Vrai” is the name given to his exhibition. More than 500 photos were revealed to the general public on Tuesday, May 12, in Sauveterre, during the opening. A special moment for this photographer, originally from Pujaut. This exhibition is the result of a reflection, of a vision of society.
His meeting with Élodie Vernes, in charge of administration and communications at the Jean-Ferrat cultural center, led him to reveal his photographs, full of meaning. The starting point? “It came naturally when my daughter was born. I started documenting his life. She is 12 years old now. (The photo) is something we share together.”he mentions.
The exhibition “En Vrai” can be seen at the Pôle Culturel Jean-Ferrat in Sauveterre. • E.R
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“Show that beauty was visible everywhere”
Son regard “benevolent” towards people allowed him to take photos in the heat of the action. The street is an inspiring universe for the Gard photographer: “It’s to present duality, two realities between two worlds. We have people who are on the street, who are in precarious situations, but who are nevertheless very beautiful. In fact, (the objective) is really to show that beauty was visible everywhere. »Everywhere, yes, and in particular, closest to home.
Photographs taken most of the time in Avignon. • E.R
The airport of Pujaut: place of inspiration
The photos were taken in Avignon, at the Pujaut aerodrome and in Paris, three places of inspiration. The one who stood out from the crowd, after taking out photos of a shepherd and his 3,000 heads. HAS” Once again, it was to highlight the human through detail, to highlight what surrounds us ».
Before joining the first spectators who came to discover his art, Damien Fontaine confides to better immerse us in his world: “What am I trying to do?” Freeze moments of life. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad. But always with respect for the person I highlight. HAS”
The Pujaut aerodrome: where the photographer’s inspiration comes to life. • E.R
Black and white to “sublimate”
Nostalgic for another era and the sacred moments shared with his grandmother, the 46-year-old photographer wanted “sublimate” these photos, showing them in black and white. An assumed and voluntary choice, for better “freezing time”. By moving from one plate of photos to another, humanists and photography enthusiasts should be captivated. For real.
Practical information: the “En Vrai” exhibition can be discovered until May 23. Free access on Wednesday May 13, then from May 20 to May 23. During opening hours of the Cultural Centre. Closed on Ascension Thursday and the following days. Free entry.
