Yves II (2008) Photography by Xavier Brice

Photography is my language - an experience, a journey and a celebration of chance. My artistic story began at the age of 14, armed with an AE-1 camera and boundless curiosity. Working on film, I accepted the unpredictable: views superimposed directly on negatives, without retouching or guaranteeing the result. These early experiences introduced me to the magic of the photographic process, where serendipity played the role of a silent collaborator.

Years of study at Atelier de Sèvres in Paris and ESAD in Reims deepened my passion for art and design. These were formative years, filled with bold graphic experiments, conceptual explorations and a relentless pursuit of new ideas. After working for two years as a graphic designer at V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Factory, I took a leap of faith and opened my own graphics studio in Paris, where my artistic identity really took shape.

In 2005, I switched from analog to digital photography, a pivotal moment in my career. This change opened up new possibilities for capturing light, form and movement. But as always, serendipity remained at the heart of my process. My work found new inspiration in the unexpected: one night, amid the swirling lights of a funfair in Palavas-les-Flots, I discovered a new way of seeing. I let the camera take control, accepting accidents and waiting patiently for the moments when light, movement and composition aligned naturally. No tricks. No retouching. Just the raw, unfiltered image.

After a long break during which I invested in startup projects and developed digital projects, I'm back to my first love. Photography. Art.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1981
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• Groups: Contemporary French Artists