Hugo Lanier | Fine Art Photography and Alternative Processes

Hugo Lanier is a contemporary artist and photographer based in Paris, France. Born in 1999, his artistic practice is primarily centered on film photography—often referred to as 'argentique'—and the exploration of alternative processes. Rather than treating the photographic medium as a final product, Hugo Lanier views it as a raw material to be manipulated and transformed. His unique methodology involves physically altering the medium through techniques such as burning, sewing, tearing, painting, and cutting, thereby transgressing traditional boundaries and redefining the limits of the image. Lanier’s work is deeply rooted in philosophical inquiry, drawing significant influence from the writings of Leibniz and Bergson. Through a plastician approach, he investigates the substantial qualities of photography and the intricate mechanisms of memory. His projects frequently interrogate concepts of identity, alterity, and the interdependence of phenomena across various scales, from the infinitely large to the infinitely small. Central to his creative philosophy is the relationship with the "Other"—that which exists outside of oneself. Having graduated with a Licence in Photography from the École de Condé, Hugo Lanier continues to expand his theoretical knowledge through a Master’s degree in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art. His portfolio includes notable projects such as "Le Nouvel Eden," an ongoing series initiated in 2020, and "Monade," which was featured in a solo exhibition in 2019. Other significant contributions include his research thesis "Memento Vivere" and participations in collective exhibitions like "L'Autre" and "La Nature Morte et l'Enigme de toute photographie." His excellence in the field was recognized with an honorary mention in the "Look Back at Nikon" 100th Anniversary Competition.