1st place
gold star award
Anna Tokarska
poland 
title
Arcimboldiana
Pastiche, as an important feature of postmodernism, is a creation that mimics the design of a given work, artist or epoch. In principle, it is cultivated to praise the style, emphasizing its characteristics, without criticizing it. It is an important artistic practice and can also be a testament to the artist's workshop skills. Its' shortest tradition is revealed in a purely aesthetic sense, rejecting intellectual interpretations. It does not refer to philosophical thought, as it did originally. The reinterpretation of tradition follows, leading to the loss of meaning of the original.
In the presented set I am depriving the image of philosophical digression. I do not give meaning to particular elements of composition and I do not use hidden symbolism.
For a wide audience, art became unattainable and incomprehensible. The lack of knowledge of history of art and philosophy effectively discourages interpretation of the symbolic message. So I decided to create a set that is universal, legible, playful and fun. It presents some kind of workshop efficiency and pays tribute to aesthetics, which plays a very important role in my creative work.
This series was recently featured worldwide by: The Times, DailyMail, Der Spiegel via Bento, CNN Turkey, La Repubblica, People's Daily China, National Geographic Thailand, Metro, La Liste, Telegrapf Ukraine among many others.
Previously, for over a decade, Anna Tokarska worked as an international fashion model for the major houses and publications, including Vogue, Valentino, Dior and Versace.
Her recent work was featured by: The Times, La Repubblica, DailyMail, Der Speigel via Bento, National Geographic Thailand, IndiaOnline, Metro Korea, CNN Turkey, People's Daily China to name a few.
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entry description
Arcimboldiana is a set of eight photographic pastiches inspired by the works of the Italian mannerist, often referred to as the precursor of surrealism, Giuseppe Arcimboldo. The inspiration behind the concept is my interest in pastiche as a means of artistic expression.Pastiche, as an important feature of postmodernism, is a creation that mimics the design of a given work, artist or epoch. In principle, it is cultivated to praise the style, emphasizing its characteristics, without criticizing it. It is an important artistic practice and can also be a testament to the artist's workshop skills. Its' shortest tradition is revealed in a purely aesthetic sense, rejecting intellectual interpretations. It does not refer to philosophical thought, as it did originally. The reinterpretation of tradition follows, leading to the loss of meaning of the original.
In the presented set I am depriving the image of philosophical digression. I do not give meaning to particular elements of composition and I do not use hidden symbolism.
For a wide audience, art became unattainable and incomprehensible. The lack of knowledge of history of art and philosophy effectively discourages interpretation of the symbolic message. So I decided to create a set that is universal, legible, playful and fun. It presents some kind of workshop efficiency and pays tribute to aesthetics, which plays a very important role in my creative work.
This series was recently featured worldwide by: The Times, DailyMail, Der Spiegel via Bento, CNN Turkey, La Repubblica, People's Daily China, National Geographic Thailand, Metro, La Liste, Telegrapf Ukraine among many others.
about the photographer
Anna Tokarska (born 1982) is a visual creative working mostly with photography and painting. Graduated The Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw (Poland), with honors, with a major in photography & multimedia. Her favorite subjects in photography are abstract, portrait and still life. In painting; abstract expressionism.Previously, for over a decade, Anna Tokarska worked as an international fashion model for the major houses and publications, including Vogue, Valentino, Dior and Versace.
Her recent work was featured by: The Times, La Repubblica, DailyMail, Der Speigel via Bento, National Geographic Thailand, IndiaOnline, Metro Korea, CNN Turkey, People's Daily China to name a few.
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