Horses Kami

• Photographer
  Laurent Barrera
• Technical Info
  Olympus Omd Em1 Markii + Zuiko Pro Zoom 14/150 F2.8
• Photo Date
  october 2020

For a long time now, I had spotted the remarkable places in the marshes to the west of Saintes Marie de la Mer which were especially expressive out of the summer season. I wanted to tell an "animal" story that could echo what our humanity is currently experiencing. A need for freedom, expression, action, games and sharing. I knew that these Camargue horses left to fend for themselves on the beaches could embody these aspirations. On Friday October 2, 2020, storm Alex hit the South of France very hard. The next day, the weather was still very rough and the sky particularly changeable.

Born on 23/11/1966 in Marseille France Initial training in 1984 at the School of Fine Arts in La Seyne sur mer 83500 (plastic arts and photography). Geological engineer degree in 1990. Study trips to Japan (7 stays between 2004 and 2019) and training with Rizu Takahashi and Shozo Mishikawa. Realization of the photographic series "Carpes Koï" in Tokyo and Fukuoka. 2018/2020: Rencontres d´Arles, Cécile Domens training courses, ... Photographic equipment: NIKON D750 and Olympus OMD EM1 markII Since 2020, installation as artist photographer and collaborator of SARL KAMIYAMA