natural abstractions
evoke the feel of nature and raw material while rendering it abstract
About Artist
Alain Franqueville
I have been taking photographs since my teenage years; however, my practice has evolved over the past few years following several workshops with "artist-photographers" (notably in Arles, JC Béchet, L. Stevens, M. Sordat ...) and the concurrent deepening of my knowledge of photography. This has led me to a more personal and structured approach—a quest to define a unique voice, explore various forms of expression and visual language, and articulate a message or at least seek out meaning. Striking a balance between meaning, intent, and aesthetics remains a constant preoccupation and a source of ongoing inquiry for me. My work focuses primarily on urban photography, portraiture, and more intimate imagery incorporating human or natural elements, alongside occasional forays into abstraction and contemporary photography. Landscapes, nature, still lifes, and the nude also feature among my themes. Exhibitions March 2025 – Salon des Monts d’Or Photos: "On the Road" March 2025 – Galerie Entr’vues, Charbonnières-les-Bains: "Where the Gaze Lingers" March 2019 – Salon des Monts d’Or Photos: "Young People on the Quays of Lyon" March 2016 – Salon des Monts d’Or Photos: "Urban Geometry" Competitions April 2025 – Fine Art Photography Awards – London – Nominee in the "Nudes" category November 2024 – Monte Carlo Photo Contest – "Special Jury Mention" in the "Beauty" category
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