French photographer, I discovered Asia in 2002 while making a documentary about Laos (see Video). I had a crush on this country with its passionate culture. Since then, I have travelled regularly, mainly in Asia. Therefore, photos became a way to share the beauty of nature and the people I have met. Finally, I came to live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2017. It is famous for the number and diversity of its temples, which are honoured by the great fervour of the natives.
Spirituality is a very important matter in my work. I’m fascinated by the profoundness of ancient traditions, which are still present in the lives of many people today. I take pictures of scenes that give me positive emotions. These can be landscapes or people. I never stage my photographs. I like to consider photography a meditation where you are in the moment, ready to trigger when all elements combine to create a subtle order.
Currently, I’m more into Time-Lapse videos. I really like the way they enhance the beauty and impermanence of landscapes.
Here are two quotes inspiring for my work:
“The real key is to realize that the universe is beautiful. The first job is contemplation. It’s just the quality to perceive.” Patrick Burensteinas – Alchemist
“Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity… give people hope.” Dalai Lama
Exhibitions
Lights of Asia
February 2015 – Galerie La Vina – Grenoble – France
“When you practice photography, one can understand that the world comes to us in light and that light is the essence of things. This is also what Nicolas Jouhet’s photography told us. Photographer in love with mystical Asia, viewing it as worth seeing and bringing images that connect Heaven and Earth.”
Blue like beauty
February 2016 – Galerie La Vina – Grenoble – France
Collective exhibition
Paris by night on snow
June 2016 – UNG Gallery – Chiang Mai – Thailand
“They are precious moments that let you enter another dimension when. Paris, wearing his white coat, is one of them. These fantastic pictures of the city of lights will bring you into this magic atmosphere.”
VILLES-MONDES
July 2016 – Festival Voies Off – Arles – France
Collective exhibition
Words of Buddha
From January 2017 permanent exhibition – Wat Jed Yot – Chiang Mai – Thailand
Faith
July 2017 – Festival Voies Off – Arles – France
Collective exhibition
Mahayana – Live in hero for awakening
November 2017 – Galerie La Vina – Grenoble – France
Exhibition in collaboration with François-Marie Périer
Contact
nicojouhet@hotmail.com
+66 (0)8 38 29 55 46