honorable mention
Thoelen Steven belgium
Photo © Thoelen Steven
title
REMINISCENCE
For me, the title 'Reminiscence' symbolizes the connecting power of memories and the importance of their preservation, especially in the context of the devastating disease Alzheimer's. This modern interpretation of Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' shines with an impressive cast with 23 grandmothers, enhanced with an alien, a blind pianist, a monk and three waiters, collectively representing an astonishing 2027 years of life in a fascinating 'tableau vivant'!
I don't shy away from contemporary issues. With this artwork, I try to bring a refreshing breeze to the societal scene and contribute to a noble cause.
'Typical is boring' is a statement I always presented to myself as a personal advice. And this statement runs like a thread through my life, whereby uplifting enthusiasm dominates the exercise of my passion. I'm a self-taught man, a photographer who's addicted to that shot of adrenaline you get as soon as you leave a well-trodden path. The world is a playing field... let the demons out to play. Steven Thoelen (1978 - Belgium) is best known for his fine art photography that portrays a fantasy experience through an eclectic chain in wonder. He's a scenarist, decorator, director, musician and fine-art photographer. His elaborate compositions consist of emotional shots that depict the heat of the moment in a narrative story. Be prepared for atypical storytelling with people and objects being portrayed in complicated fantasy scenes. One by one compositions intertwined with an overload of details and symbolism. They are artworks that unfailingly add moments of drama to interiors, an ingredient that he regards as vital. I do not have the ambition to teach spectators what to think, I do strive to show that people sometimes look at the facts in a different way. In art and by extension in life, it comes down to finding the balance. Perfect is good, but good is better. Through my artwork, it feels like I'm losing my way in the right direction. Do you understand?
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entry description
Reminiscence definition: the act of remembering events and experiences from the past.For me, the title 'Reminiscence' symbolizes the connecting power of memories and the importance of their preservation, especially in the context of the devastating disease Alzheimer's. This modern interpretation of Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' shines with an impressive cast with 23 grandmothers, enhanced with an alien, a blind pianist, a monk and three waiters, collectively representing an astonishing 2027 years of life in a fascinating 'tableau vivant'!
I don't shy away from contemporary issues. With this artwork, I try to bring a refreshing breeze to the societal scene and contribute to a noble cause.
about the photographer
I live my life with my soul in my hand.'Typical is boring' is a statement I always presented to myself as a personal advice. And this statement runs like a thread through my life, whereby uplifting enthusiasm dominates the exercise of my passion. I'm a self-taught man, a photographer who's addicted to that shot of adrenaline you get as soon as you leave a well-trodden path. The world is a playing field... let the demons out to play. Steven Thoelen (1978 - Belgium) is best known for his fine art photography that portrays a fantasy experience through an eclectic chain in wonder. He's a scenarist, decorator, director, musician and fine-art photographer. His elaborate compositions consist of emotional shots that depict the heat of the moment in a narrative story. Be prepared for atypical storytelling with people and objects being portrayed in complicated fantasy scenes. One by one compositions intertwined with an overload of details and symbolism. They are artworks that unfailingly add moments of drama to interiors, an ingredient that he regards as vital. I do not have the ambition to teach spectators what to think, I do strive to show that people sometimes look at the facts in a different way. In art and by extension in life, it comes down to finding the balance. Perfect is good, but good is better. Through my artwork, it feels like I'm losing my way in the right direction. Do you understand?
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