Emoplux

For over 40 years, Olivier Dassault’s work has evolved from spontaneous abstractions to improvised compositions, using multiple exposures and in-camera superimpositions. Over time, he broke free from the constraints of realism to focus on color and form, with light serving as a key element in his creative process. Color plays an essential role in his photography—it is both an inspiration and a means of expression.

A defining feature of his work, superimposition is a technique in analog photography where multiple images are layered onto the same film. This process merges different views into a single, multidimensional composition. First discovered by chance in the early days of photography, it was later adopted by a number of photographers. The advancement of film-winding mechanisms, synchronized with the shutter release, made the technique more readily available. From a young age, Olivier Dassault was drawn to this interplay of vertical and horizontal elements. He continually sought to capture multiple shots within a single frame, developing a signature style – a kind of visual acrobatics between eye and hand.