Cécile Plaisance, born in 1968 in Paris, France, is a contemporary French photographer celebrated for her innovative approach to the medium. Specialising in lenticular photography, Plaisance employs a technique that uses specially designed lenses to create dynamic, shifting images that alter based on the viewer's angle. This lenticular process lends her work an almost cinematic quality, creating an immersive, interactive experience for the audience.
Plaisance's photographic process involves several key production steps, from selecting the lenticular sheet to digital photography and meticulous printing. The final stage—the precise positioning of the lenticular sheet—ensures that her photographs shift between perspectives, offering the viewer multiple visual experiences in a single artwork.
Cécile Plaisance's work explores themes of femininity, objectification, and empowerment. She draws inspiration from the bold, provocative style of Pop Art and the iconic imagery of pin-up culture. Influenced by artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, George Petty, and Alberto Vargas, Plaisance uses mass culture imagery, bright colours, and shifting perspectives to reflect on the portrayal of women in media. Her work serves as a critique and celebration of femininity, questioning traditional beauty standards and societal expectations while evoking empowerment.
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