My artistic practice mainly concerns alternative photographic processes, notably cyanotype, anthotype, chlorophyll printing and lumen. Alternative photographic processes allow me to be in constant dialogue with Time and Senses.

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Alternative photography enables me to shape my visual language in Time. After being diagnosed with autism, I long to imprint the notion of Time in my photography practice to increase my own understanding of transitions and chronological references.

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My subjects manifest delicacy and evanescence, thus evocating change and perpetual transformation. My process also reflects the idea of Time since photographic development occurs in variable lengths and conditions. I work and adapt to all of the seasons, working in spring, summer, fall and winter, leaving the different weather and Time conditions determining my work processes and results. Finally, alternative photographic techniques reflect their own historical nature, their ephemerality and their contribution to the actual contemporary context.

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My work area mainly consists of exterior spaces. Especially in the context of my anthotype studies, I work in my gardens, where I also create emulsions, which are often composed of flowers and plants I grow myself. Closeness to my natural environment and contact with elements truly is an emotional and sensory experience to which I feel an innate connection. This process means frailty and vulnerability for me because of the multi-sensory concept of the living moment.

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About

Émilie Léger was born in 1987 in Vaudreuil, Canada. She is a professional artist, an illustrator and a cultural worker. As a professional visual artist, Emilie took part in nearly 30 group or solo exhibitions locally and internationally. She is notably a member of many artist-run centres as well as arts and culture-related associations. Her artistic approach is mainly oriented towards alternative photographic processes; she develops workshops in order to transmit her knowledge and contribute to the development and influence of contemporary practices in this field.

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