The Flower Portraits series explores Stéphane's relationship with the world around him. Through his flower portraits, which serve as self-portraits, the photographer seeks to understand himself. He recognises himself in small floral details, sometimes revealed by light, sometimes hidden in shadow or blur. Stéphane also invites each viewer to question themselves and their relationship with the world. What we show to others. What we hide. What we know. What we ignore.
A graduate of the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris, Stéphane Garnavault flourished during his studies through graphic design, painting, drawing, engraving, screen printing and photography.
However, once graduated, he repressed his artistic soul to embark on a career as a designer. For nearly 20 years, he worked like crazy, forgetting his first artistic loves.
He quickly became a successful designer thanks to his skin-deep sensitivity. But it's like a poisoned gift that wears him down. He feels emotions so intensely that he sometimes feels overly sensitive to the world around him.
Awards - 9th to 11th May 2023 Geneva, Galerie Fahid Taghavi, "On the road again" group exhibition.
- 2023 International Color Awards - 2nd place Winner "Merit of Excellence" in Fine Art Category
- 2023 Blank Wall Gallery "Cityscapes" Contest - Selected for a group exhibition for "50˚ Celsius" in March
- 2022 Monochrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention - in Nature category for "Flower Portraits"
- 2021 International Photo Awards - Honorable Mention - in Nature & flowers categories for "Flower Portraits"
- 2021 Blank Wall Gallery Your Best Shot Contest - Selected for a group exhibition for "Flower Portraits"
