Case Study
Karine Roche - Exposé d'artiste
Karine Roche is a distinguished visual artist whose work explores the intersection of urban landscapes and nature. Using a variety of media including digital, ink, oil, resin, and textile collages, Karine’s art reflects une véritable invitation au voyage through different environments, blending classic architecture and skyscrapers with vibrant floral elements. Recently awarded the UAE Sustainability Prize at the Art Circle Awards 2023, she continues to share her unique vision of travel and the environment through her exhibitions. Her paintings invite viewers to explore the “oasis urbaine” of Abu Dhabi through her eyes.
Director / DOP: Luis Grolez
Artist: Karine Roche
Pre-Production Storyboard
While Karine’s creative process doesn’t follow the traditional film storyboard method, her vision for each piece is soigneusement planifiée. She conceptualizes her landscapes by sketching out compositions that juxtapose towering skyscrapers with lush plant life. These esquisses initiales serve as her roadmap, guiding her through the layering process of each medium. This planning ensures that her final pieces evoke a sense of travel and exploration, drawing viewers into her world of urban and natural harmony.
Behind the Scenes
In her studio, Karine meticulously combines various media to create rich, textured landscapes that merge the organic with the man-made. The behind-the-scenes process reveals her attention to detail as she layers ink, oil, and textile, bringing to life her vision artistique of urban environments intertwined with nature. Working in Abu Dhabi, Karine draws inspiration from the city’s blend of tradition and modernity, translating it into her vibrant pieces. En observant son travail, one can see the depth of her creative process and the mastery of her craft.
Camera: Blackmagic Ursa Mini 4.6k G2
Lenses: Laowa Proteus Anamorphic
False Color Perfect Exposure
Karine’s use of color plays a vital role in her storytelling, and achieving the right balance is key. Through false color techniques, Karine adjusts tones and contrasts, ensuring that the vibrant colors of her floral elements pop against the subdued hues of urban landscapes. This attention to l’exposition des couleurs enhances the visual impact of her work, reinforcing the themes of harmony between nature and the built environment. The result is un équilibre parfait between architectural structures and flourishing natural beauty.
Edit & Color Grade in Davinci Resolve
