My Story
My journey began when I was just a child, snuggled up in the back of my parents' Volkswagen van. As a kid, my mum was my partner in crime, taking me on wild adventures during our vacations. Each trip was filled with the thrill of exploring new lands and immersing myself in vibrant cultures.
A spark for photography ignited in me during these travels. I felt compelled to capture the world around me, to create a visual diary that could both recount my experiences to others and remind me the amazing places I'd been lucky enough to visit. Over the years, my love for capturing the world's beauty has only gotten stronger. I am drawn to the diverse, from endless landscapes and bustling cities to ancient monuments and vibrant people.
University was where I fell headlong into the world of Art History while studying cinema and visual arts. A particularly insightful professor illuminated the intricacies of art's evolution throughout the centuries, lighting up my imagination. The groundbreaking styles of impressionist, cubist, and surrealist artists left their mark on me, inspiring me to see reality from a whole new perspective.
My career as a film and documentary editor over the past two decades introduced me to the concept of association. Editing taught me the power of storytelling through the combination of varied elements and the emergence of additional meaning from individual shots. It felt natural to apply these principles to my photography. Each time I return from my travels, I dive into the digital processing of my photographs. I look for hidden details and aesthetic connections that bring my memories to life. I often describe my artworks as cinematic scenes, but instead of a linear sequence of shots, I intertwine them into a single composite. This approach enables the creation of a narrative composed of many smaller stories.
My hope is to inspire others with the same desire to travel, to explore, and to see beyond the immediate. I want my images to invite the viewer to pause, to lose themselves within the frame, and to interpret and experience the scene in their own unique way.
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Artist Statement
I deconstruct and fracture reality to build my own and never forget what I witnessed.
My artwork isn't about what I saw and captured but rather what I make from what I remember—what is left and lives within me from places, people, monuments, or objects. My images reveal what is unseen: my memories and emotions kept from my travels and explorations.
I work with photography and digital tools to create multi-layered compositions. Each layer serves as a memory, a fragment of time and space that, when interlaced together result in a visual diary. This process allows me to convey the profound connections I've made, bridging the gap between the present moment and the distant echoes of the past.
I wish to invite the viewer to embark on a sensory journey where the recollection of my cherished memories gives him a space to observe further, look deeper, and let his own feelings arise.
My methodology is consistent for each project, and each project gathers multiple pieces around specific topics and meanings. Traveling or just stepping out with an always-open eye, new ideas and inspirations emerge, initiating the next project and driving me to continue exploring the intersection of reality, imagination, and the ever-evolving art of visual storytelling.
BIO
Charlotte Fonne, born in France in 1977, is a former professional producer and film editor who chose to focus on her artistic career, fueled by a passion for photography. Her educational journey at 3IS School in Paris, where she studied subjects ranging from television and film to art history and image analysis, led to a degree in communication and media with a specialization in movie
editing in 1998.
She initially built her career in Paris as a senior film editor. In 2012, she expanded her horizons and moved to Miami, where she freelanced as a documentary editor. Charlotte then established her own production company, Nouvelle Vague Productions, in 2021, which she manages until June 2024.
Charlotte’s love for photography and travel, combined with her editing background, inspired her to develop a unique multilayer technique that transforms her travel photos into artwork. Her creations have been exhibited internationally, including at Aqua Art Miami, LoosenArt in Rome, Women in Art online, and Praxis Photo Arts Center in Minneapolis.
Looking forward, Charlotte is committed to advancing her artistic practice, continually innovating within her craft, and sharing her visual narratives with a growing global audience.