2nd place
silver star award
David Tortora
Jaime Travezan
united kingdom 
Photo © Jaime Travezán
title
Galatea
In 1999, I briefly returned to photojournalism when the opportunity arose to cover the Kosovo War. In the years that followed, my practice gradually evolved toward documentary photography and eventually into fine art, which now forms the core of my work. My work has also been recognised with awards on different occasions.
Beyond photography, I enjoy exploring other creative forms such as music, GIFs, and video.
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entry description
Originally inspired by the imagery of Tom Wesselmann’s paintings, the series Galatea plays with the myth of Pygmalion (who fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life) and hyperreal aesthetic. The work is the joint effort of photographer Jaime Travezan and art director David Tortora.about the photographer
I began my career as a photojournalist in my home country, Peru, before relocating to London in 1985, where I shifted my focus to fashion and portraiture. Over the years, my work has been published in magazines such as i-D, Elle, and Vogue, as well as in newspapers worldwide, including The Guardian, El País, and The Huffington Post.In 1999, I briefly returned to photojournalism when the opportunity arose to cover the Kosovo War. In the years that followed, my practice gradually evolved toward documentary photography and eventually into fine art, which now forms the core of my work. My work has also been recognised with awards on different occasions.
Beyond photography, I enjoy exploring other creative forms such as music, GIFs, and video.
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