Simon Chaput - 27 Nov – 18 Jan 04

The Photographers' Gallery
Print Sales Gallery
5 Great Newport Street

Una NY 26, Simon Chaput

Chaput’s daring images are at once abstract and completely human. The panoramic format and skillful lighting of each piece creates a landscape of the female body, making a distinctive step forward within the age-old tradition of depicting the nude.

By pairing the reclining poses of the models down to a sliver of white light in stark contrast to their deep black backdrop, the photographs have the ability to refocus our attention on the subtleties of the human form. Simultaneous to their abstraction, these images focus upon the particular, concentrating on a fold in the skin or the way one leg wraps around another. Each photograph remains fresh and unique – although they are bold in their contrast and form they maintain an equal amount of tenderness, delicacy and self-reflection.

Born in France and currently based in New York, Chaput was the recipient of a photography grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. His work is included in public and private collections throughout the world and his photographs have appeared in a variety of international publications; The New York Times, The Washington Post, Le Figaro, Spin, Mirabella, L’Express and Condé Nast Traveler to name but a few.

All work is available to purchase.
Prices from £600 + VAT

For Further information:

Susie Lawson
Tel: 020 7831 1772
Email: press@photonet.org.uk