HAEUW Martine
I am self-taught. I started with the silver photo that I developed in black and white.
One day, I wanted to give my portraits a more poetic, more lyrical, more fantastic dimension. I colorized the paper print with make-up pencils and I glued dried flower petals. My “Flower Women” were born!
Even today, I often use flowers. I like the idea of paying homage to Nature.
Then, I discovered image processing software that allowed me to expand my creative universe. I take my shots in the studio and I do a lot of post-processing work, using layers and development (photomontage). Sometimes I use materials like canvas, tissue paper, etc. to obtain a different photographic material.
All the work of creating the character goes through a subtle and long work of shadows, color harmonies, compositions, movements and balances. I use software, like the painter of his brushes and his colors.
In March 2000, with a status of Free Artist, I created my studio "Photo Creations", for works of artistic portraits on order and personal research around the portrait.
Artistic approach
Through the portrait, I seek beauty, I seek this pure emotion, like a spiritual quest.
The emotion in front of beauty whatever it is, in all areas, elevates us, connects us with something high and strong; of divine?
Someone said: “Beauty will save the world” and I believe in this redemption. One cannot be occupied with ugly intentions, when one seeks beauty.
I seek the dream. Dreams are useful, they give us rest, give us strength and the desire to go further and keep hope for a better world.
I seek the poetry of Life to say soft, tender, maternal, sensual things. Through her, I speak of Love. His expression allows me to live a privileged link with Others on Facebook.
The eyes of my Models are deep, whole, they do not tolerate low instincts. They praise delicate but strong hearts. They may be fragile like all sentient beings, but they don't want to give in to cowardice.
What else to say… We don't fully understand why we do things…
But I know that this work of creation by the image does me good, it helps me to participate in the world.
Some denounce, testify, howl their pain, their anxieties, I propose a small walk in a peaceful garden where one can dream a little more. But sometimes, I leave this graceful universe to shout my revolt or my pain.
My only Models are my Daughters and Grandchildren and sometimes a self-portrait. It's a beautiful, very beautiful love story...
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Photographer artist represented by the Art and Miss Gallery