The photographer, based in Paris, probes the intimate and the everyday, the human and fragments of bodies, interiority and interiors, in a constant reinterpretation of reality blending sensitivity and symbolism.
Vincent Ferrané's visual language is striking at first glance. Not only because of what he shows in his images, but also because of what they mean. This virtuoso from Créteil initially pursued scientific studies to become a dental surgeon before changing course in the mid-2000s. Since then, the man who celebrates his 50th birthday this year has forged a career that is both discreet and remarkable, producing photojournalism for magazines (The New Yorker, Libération, Le Monde, Les Inrocks, Télérama). His personal work proves to be as rich as his editorial commissions.
From his in-depth research into humanity, intimacy, daily life, and the vicissitudes of life, Vincent Ferrané has produced several books, published by Libraryman: Milky Way (portraits of his partner Armelle breastfeeding their child), Every-Day (transgender or non-binary people, without classification or mention), Iconography, XXV Figures of Jeanne Damas (study of beauty standards and aesthetic canons) or even Visitor (female artists at work in their studio).
Embodied experiences
In his most recent work, Vincent Ferrané presents his new photographic essay, Inner, which immerses us in his Parisian apartment during the lockdown. Here again, his intimate snapshots of domestic life and his partner explore the body in motion, both clothed and unclothed. "Looking at these images made of fragments of a body, a face, and everyday gestures that a constant sun cuts out and includes in a room of a living space, one will simply understand that it is about interiority, interiority, and the intimacy that can be shared with someone."he explains. With his series Embedded, He lends his talents to the Amour Hotels, which develop projects with the creative world. In 2023, the hotel chain launched a residency program themed around the perspective on the city, the body, and the horizon. In collaboration with performance artist Pauline Lavogez, Vincent Ferrané offers his ever-singular vision within the confined space of a bed, transformed into a minimalist and performative stage. "The ephemeral arts, choreographic performance, and photographic thought converge here to invent notations in which time is both the subject and the material, revealing itself as an embodiment of the body in motion."
Nathalie Dassa
France paris