honorable mention
Brunelle Eric germany
Photo © Brunelle Eric
title
One body and three selves
The picture explores the complexities of identity, inviting the viewer to witness a moment of inner conflict: perhaps a dream, perhaps a memory, or a projection of competing selves. Rather than placing the fairies in a forest - their traditional habitat - I chose a dark, minimalist studio space to heighten focus on their presence, their nudity, and the expression on their faces.
Historically, fairies in art have often been depicted nude, symbolizing their closeness to nature. Their sensuality is rarely overt; instead, it resides in the tension between innocence and mystery. In this picture, nudity is not intended to provoke but to express the vulnerability of the central figure. Her openness contrasts with the assertiveness of the others, reinforcing the theme of internal struggle.
The fairies’ nudity, body language, and shifting roles echo a form of eroticism that is rooted more in ambiguity than seduction. It is this space - where nude vulnerability blurs with myth - that the picture seeks to inhabit.
This work exemplifies my approach in nudes photography: to transcend conventional eroticism by using nudity as a narrative tool, not an endpoint. It’s not about provocation, but about opening a dialogue between the viewer and the stories the body can tell.
Venusonearth has been his project for twenty years. It consists of his website, his involvement in social media, and his participation in contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit, and catalogues from contests. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner several times 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 evolved from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the professional German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a 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 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".
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entry description
Through multiple exposure, my long-term muse Dorka appears three times, embodying three fairies entangled in a silent inner drama. The central figure folds her arms protectively across her chest, her expression marked by fear and tension. She seems caught between the two others - equally nude but more assertive - who close in with a sense of threat. Though all fairies are played by the same person, their differing body language and gazes form an emotional narrative.The picture explores the complexities of identity, inviting the viewer to witness a moment of inner conflict: perhaps a dream, perhaps a memory, or a projection of competing selves. Rather than placing the fairies in a forest - their traditional habitat - I chose a dark, minimalist studio space to heighten focus on their presence, their nudity, and the expression on their faces.
Historically, fairies in art have often been depicted nude, symbolizing their closeness to nature. Their sensuality is rarely overt; instead, it resides in the tension between innocence and mystery. In this picture, nudity is not intended to provoke but to express the vulnerability of the central figure. Her openness contrasts with the assertiveness of the others, reinforcing the theme of internal struggle.
The fairies’ nudity, body language, and shifting roles echo a form of eroticism that is rooted more in ambiguity than seduction. It is this space - where nude vulnerability blurs with myth - that the picture seeks to inhabit.
This work exemplifies my approach in nudes photography: to transcend conventional eroticism by using nudity as a narrative tool, not an endpoint. It’s not about provocation, but about opening a dialogue between the viewer and the stories the body can tell.
about the photographer
Eric is a French amateur photographer who is considered by many to be more of an artist, not least because of his style and the awards he has received in recent years. He creates most of his nudes in Germany, Hungary, and Croatia.Venusonearth has been his project for twenty years. It consists of his website, his involvement in social media, and his participation in contests. Eric’s track record includes prints in magazines like PHOTO in France, VIEW in Germany, several books from the Trierenberg super circuit, and catalogues from contests. Recent awards include being the 3rd place winner at Monovisions 2023 and a Gold winner several times 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 evolved from mainstream to artistic photography thanks to three artists. Back in the late 90s, he practiced high-quality photography with the professional German photographer Arboulan. In 2004, he started to learn from the Hungarian artist Szeni Jung at the so-called Sebesviz workshop, a 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 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".
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