Marilia Destot's 2009 documentary on Ariane Lopez-Huici resurfaces for 2013 exhibition

In 2009, Marilia Destot released a black-and-white documentary titled 'The Body Close Up,' which chronicles the career of photographer Ariane Lopez-Huici from the 1970s until 2008. This film was recognized as artcritical's TOPICAL PICK FROM THE ARCHIVES in April 2013, aligning with Lopez-Huici's 'PRISCILLE' exhibition at Hionas Gallery in New York, running until May 5. Destot organizes the documentary into chapters, merging still images with Lopez-Huici's voice and a custom soundtrack. Influenced by her Mediterranean roots, Lopez-Huici focuses on art and eros, exclusively collaborating with non-professional models. The film features insights from critics like Arthur Danto and Edmund White, linking her work to artists such as Cézanne and Rubens. Lopez-Huici's projects, including 'Solo Absolu' and 'The Lovers,' delve into sexuality and the body as a means of transcendent experience, showcasing her creative process influenced by her background in film.