Within 50 years, it is estimated that a third of humanity could live in areas that are almost uninhabitable. Through his images, Stéphane Garnavault conveys the physical sensation of living in an environment swept by overwhelming heat and blinding light. The images were taken during the 2022 heat wave in Nyon, Switzerland, but they could come from elsewhere, as the places are imprecise or even mysterious.
The use of a rudimentary tool like the pinhole allows him to capture the atmosphere and the mood through the nuanced observation of urban landscapes.
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"
