Michel Audebert

In my work centered on the image of nature, I seek to go beyond the purely visual to express a more intimate relationship with it, particularly on a sensory and emotional level. My exploration of emotional transmission takes the form of a subtle visual language, creating an intensified perception through the strong presence of the subject. A sense of spirituality may be perceived in this approach, as it attempts to grasp what cannot be seen -- such as light, or certain forms and textures that exist beyond immediate perception.

This reflects both personal sensitivity and deeper metaphysical convictions. My photographic work is therefore autobiographical, as it consistently reflects an emotional state at a given moment.

The proximity and clarity of the subject allow for a heightened realism. Fragments of landscapes take on a strong presence, becoming natural entities with their own existence. In capturing light, the intention is to give it material form -- transforming objects into reflectors and transmitters, into what may be understood as "bodies of light." Light itself becomes an element, distinct from the object that carries it.

The presence of the female figure introduces a human dimension within nature, embodying a natural and essential part of creation. The exploration of eroticism, both visual and emotional, follows a similar intention: to reveal intimacy and its inherent mystery.

This exploration of nature moves beyond abstraction. The reality it seeks to uncover is not accessible through intellectual effort alone, but through sensation and perception. The creative process is closely tied to a particular mental and emotional state, often accompanied by a sense of entering another dimension of experience. This connection suggests an awareness of multiple layers of reality, without imposing any singular interpretation.

Solitude in nature, along with a personal relationship to time and mortality, has shaped these perceptions. This experience often evokes a heightened state of awareness, which finds expression in the work. Forests and mineral landscapes offer a return to introspection, while vast open spaces and the sky evoke a sense of connection to a broader universe.

Within this perspective, spirituality and eroticism are not opposed, but rather complementary expressions of human existence, where body and mind remain deeply interconnected with nature.

In parallel, my research into funerary art reflects on the possibility of another form of existence beyond life. It embodies both grief and hope, existing between earthly attachment and spiritual elevation. This body of work extends my ongoing exploration of nature and light, both materially and philosophically, through the presence of mineral and organic elements.