Vernissage de l'exposition de Benjamin Deroche - Galerie Leica Paris
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On Friday, January 17, 2025, the new exhibition at Leica Gallery Paris will showcase the works of photographer Benjamin Deroche.
Entitled "Orbis Terrarum," the exhibition reflects Deroche's artistic approach where photography serves as a space for contemplation and storytelling. The title, derived from ancient geography, resonates with an expansive vision of the world, intertwining the visible and the invisible to narrate a universal tale. Through his works created in Brittany, the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea, and Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon, the photographer captures landscapes that appear suspended in time, existing at the boundary of reality and imagination. His compositions, inspired by Land Art, depict ephemeral landscapes that engage in a dialogue between the seen and the unseen. The works transcend mere representation, offering "poetic windows" that prompt viewers to ponder the metaphysical dimensions, questioning where the tangible begins and where the mystery ends.
The exhibition "Orbis Terrarum" will be displayed at Leica Gallery Paris from January 16, 2025, to March 22, 2025.
Born in 1981, Benjamin Deroche resides and works between Brest and Paris. With a doctorate in visual semiology, he is also an artist associated with several research labs. He has drawn attention in the contemporary art scene with his approach that intertwines literary research and visual experimentation.
Deroche's transdisciplinary work blends writing and photography to create narrative pieces. His series, inspired by authors such as Marguerite Duras, Rabindranath Tagore, and Alexandra David-Néel, explore the notion that each image contains its own story. This idea is evident in "Orbis Terrarum," where landscapes serve as metaphors. From the forests of Brittany to the shores of Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon, each photograph invites multiple interpretations, balancing the contemplation of the natural world with inner projection.
As the artist describes, "Orbis Terrarum" invites an exploration beyond mere observation, encouraging a journey into realms where nature becomes a gateway to consciousness. The exhibition extends beyond visual exploration to offer a genuine spiritual experience, where each image unfolds as an open fiction. Deroche notes that "these arrangements with nature" do not alter the environment but rather elevate it, energizing the viewer's engagement.
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