about the artist :
Cécile Plaisance

Drawing her inspiration from the grand masters of photography – Avedon, Lindbergh, Newton or Toscani, amongst others – Cécile Plaisance uses lenticular printing to allow the viewer to dress or undress the models, real women, barbies, idealized beauties that are everywhere around us. This time though, the models, whether human or doll, have an unapologetic way of looking right into the camera, as a way of reclaiming their right to display their charms, to seduce, to pleasure… in other words to live hedonistically, regardless of religion, the male gaze or cultural boundaries. A fun tribute to all women with Cécile's humour: it's a statement !

As Cécile's photography progressed, she linked Barbie to the women of today - all the while playing with her femininity, as the icon took on many lives while juggling her daily life as wife, mother, friend and lover. She was doing what all women do and thoroughly enjoying it: flirty in her convertible; sexy on the beach; powerful as executive of her own company, autonomous, ageless, and in the end - alone as beautiful women can be in life - a Stepford wife no longer. Cécile also added humor to the Barbie mix by targeting men who absolutely expect sexiness in their women even while assuming everyday responsibilities.

Over and above the myth of woman as object, the artist elevates the idol of our collective childhood by supporting the challenges of women today to defend their rights, their desires and their hard-fought freedom. The nun's cloak and the burka of a veiled woman now suggests that behind one woman's outer persona, is another one hiding. From complex subtleties to bold statements, Cécile Plaisance's artistic eye has found them all. Despite the differences in cultures, in clothes and fashion, and the diversity of paths taken, women aspire to live fully and intensely their multi-faceted lives and no Taliban will ever change that. In capturing the essence of all women in the perfect body of one, the artist has created a genre uniquely her own yet accessible to all. She uses the technique of lenticular photography by super imposing images : Barbie appears to undress depending on one's position in front of the photo.

What if God were a woman? “Fuck the rules” is her series of photos that ignores established precepts and, instead, delivers an open perspective in which men and women accompany one another religiously, like complementary souls. Far from the mummifying codes of religion, Cécile Plaisance invites us into a subtle and sensual freedom of the senses, where a woman is seen as a female pope, the exclusive mistress of her own decisions.

In her latest series of black and white photos on paper, Cécile travelled to South Africa where she met elephants and big cats, photographing them alongside model Olga Kent. Immersed with accuracy in a nature unfortunately in danger, she wanders freely and in perfect osmosis with the wild fauna.

Videos :

White Swan / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print
Image : 22 x 27 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
10,660 US$
4227
Indienne / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print
Image : 50 x 38 in (125 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
19,540 US$
3564
Let love rule / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 22 x 27 in (57 x 70 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3414
I am not Kate Moss / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print
Image : 27 x 22 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3559
Leopard Coat / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print
Image : 27 x 22 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3177
Body Guard / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 27.5 x 41.3 in (70 x 105 cm), Frame : 34 x 48 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
11,370 US$
3146
Promenade with Zambizi / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
15,920 US$
4675
Ray Ban Girl / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 27 x 22 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4659
Sleeping / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4270
Banana's leaf (back view) / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4157
Under the tree (Lions) / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3554
Into the wild (II) / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
5925
Under Tembo's protection / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 47.25 x 31.5 in (120 x 80 cm), Frame : 55.5 x 39.7 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3527
On Kumba's Rock / Cécile Plaisance
Print on premium satin paper, laminated on dibon, Wengue frame
Image : 31.5 x 47.25 in (80 x 120 cm), Frame : 39.7 x 55.5 in
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3535
Not for sale / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 22 x 27 in (57 x 70 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3539
Blond in Dior / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 27 x 22 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3953
Kim in Gucci / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 22 x 27 in (57 x 70 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
2828
French Fries / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 49 x 37 inch (125 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4472
Ladurée / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 27 x 22 inch (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4690
Freedom / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 27 x 22 inch (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
5384
Taking the sun / Cécile Plaisance
Lambda print pasted with diasec, framed
59 x 35,4 in (150 x 90 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
10,660 US$
4761
Burqua Hanna / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 49 x 37 inch (125 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3183
Lifeguard off Duty / Cécile Plaisance
Lambda print pasted with diasec, framed
59 x 38,2 in (150 x 97 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3972
Lifeguard / Cécile Plaisance
Lambda print pasted with diasec, framed
47 x 30,7 in (120 x 78 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3593
Adam & Eve / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
27 x 22 in (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
1990
Scooter / Cécile Plaisance
Lambda print pasted with diasec, framed
47 x 35,4 in (120 x 90 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4837
My Koons dog bleu / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, framed
Image : 37 x 37 in (95 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
2740
Tweet / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 28 x 22 in (70 x 55 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4765
Marilyn / Cécile Plaisance
Mixed Media
38 x 38 in (95 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
13,500 US$
1752
Alex Gun / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 49 x 38 in (125 x 95 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4199
Vogue Arabia / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 22 x 27 in (57 x 70 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3243
Bubble Bath / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 70 x 57 cm
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
6,400 US$
4998
La Cène / Cécile Plaisance
Print on diasec
Image : 26 x 47 in (67 x 120 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
4776
Kim / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 27 x 22 inch (70 x 57 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
5306
Chanel Jacket / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, framed
Image : 28 x 22.5 inch (70 x 55 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
809
Baywatch / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 65 x 49 inch (165 x 125 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3561
Olga smoking nun miroir / Cécile Plaisance
Lenticular print, black wooden frame
Image : 65 x 49 in (165 x 125 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
3390
Surf on riva / Cécile Plaisance
Print on paper museum
Image : 27 x 39 in (70 x 100 cm)
Edition of 2 EA + 8 copies
Price on request
2923