2nd Place winner
Beauty beyond reach
DESCRIPTION
This picture captures the beauty and allure of Svetlana, one of the most talented models I have had the pleasure to work with. Set in a classical studio, Svetlana stands completely nude behind a large transparent plastic foil, with her breasts concealed and her graceful and sensual buttocks subtly visible. Her head is gently tilted toward the floor, eyes seemingly closed, and her mouth slightly open, enhancing the sensuality of the scene.The transparent foil, meticulously crafted with strategically placed openings, allows selective parts of Svetlana's body to be revealed while maintaining a sense of modesty and indirect exposure. The upper part of her body emerges through a significant opening, with her arm elegantly extending through the opening, creating a dynamic interplay between concealment and revelation.
My choices in this picture serve a dual purpose: to challenge conventional representations of eroticism and to convey the notion of unattainable beauty. Svetlana's unique presence, partially obscured and partially revealed, suggests that her beauty is so profound it remains beyond reach, encapsulating the idea that any contact with her is perpetually out of grasp.
Possible interpretations of this image include the notion that true beauty transcends physicality, remaining elusive and enigmatic. The transparent foil acts as both a barrier and a medium of revelation, symbolizing the fine line between exposure and concealment, intimacy and distance. Another interpretation is that the foil represents societal norms and restrictions, with Svetlana's partial emergence signifying a break from these constraints, highlighting her individuality and strength.
AUTHOR
Eric is a French amateur photographer who is considered by many to be more of a photo artist, not least because of his style and the international awards he has received in recent years. He creates most of his nudes in Germany, Hungary, and Croatia.Venusonearth has been his project for 20 years. It consists of his website, his presence in social media, and his participation in international contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit and Dodho, Motiva, and contest catalogues. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner at the Muse Photography Awards. Many honorable mentions are among his other references. His participation in PSA-sponsored competitions has been rewarded with several gold medals. Back in 2012, his own exhibition took place at the Miskolci Fotógaleria in Miskolc, Hungary.
Eric has been able to evolve from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a summer camp he's attended more than ten times since. He is now being coached by Sandor Benkoe, also an Hungarian artist.
Today, Eric has worked with more than 100 amateur models and succeeded in getting international recognition. The best way to describe what has become his passion is a quote from Richard Avedon he read in 2023 at an exhibition in Palermo, Sicily: “If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up".
