Rauzier achieves his particularly unique style by shooting hundreds or thousands of photographs of a particular scene, then painstakingly cutting out and rearranging elements into pictures full of almost infinite detail and complexity in a fantasy surreal setting. His images have to be seen to be fully appreciated - be sure to check out the full screen option in order to get the best out of his images. It is amazing just how far it is possible to zoom in and explore in such amazingly sharp detail. I particularly recommend "Voyages Extraordinaires".
It is curious to consider if Rauzier is more of a "digital artist" than a pure "photographer", as Rauzier's technique does not extend to the printed page very well - unless it were onto a truly huge photographic canvas. That being said, every single element in his pictures is taken from a genuine photograph; is Rauzier a "missing link"? I think so. It is an amazing body of work, and Rauzier deserves a place at the forefront of modern French photography.
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