«I feel like I handle photography the way one handles language»: A dive into Anne-Lise Broyer's sea of images
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Photographer Anne-Lise Broyer discusses her unique approach to manipulating photographic images.
- Broyer enhances her black-and-white photos with graphite pencil marks.
- Her exhibition "Méditerranée" is currently showing at the Abbaye de Montmajour as part of the Arles Photography Meetings.
Artist Anne-Lise Broyer describes her photographic process as akin to working with language, a method she employs to imbue her images with deeper meaning. In her Paris studio, Broyer meticulously enhances her black-and-white photographs, adding subtle graphite pencil lines that transform the final print.
This distinctive technique allows her to explore the interplay between light, shadow, and form in a way that transcends traditional photography. Her work, characterized by its delicate yet impactful additions, invites viewers to look closer and engage with the nuanced textures and compositions she creates.
Broyer's current exhibition, "Méditerranée," is on display at the Abbaye de Montmajour. This showing is part of the renowned Arles Photography Meetings, a major event in the photography calendar. The exhibition offers a compelling look at her artistic vision and her innovative methods within the medium.
I feel like I handle photography the way one handles language.
Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.