honorable mention
Brunelle Eric germany
Photo © Brunelle Eric
title
The violin solace
The composition revolves around three essential elements: the nude figure, the violin, and the ruins. Each contributes to a narrative of resilience and quiet strength. Antonia’s nudity is presented as something natural and unburdened by eroticism. In this setting, the human form is simply part of the landscape - vulnerable yet dignified, transient yet eternal. The contrast between her delicate presence and the crumbling walls speaks of beauty enduring beyond destruction.
This picture invites reflection on the enduring power of art and culture. The violin, a symbol of human creativity, exists in stark contrast to the ruins, remnants of what once was. Yet in this contrast, there is balance - fragility and permanence, creation and decay. But who is she playing for? Is this an intimate moment of solitude or a performance for an unseen audience? Antonia’s serene gaze offers no answers, only a quiet defiance against time itself - a reminder that even in the face of impermanence, there is grace, there is art, and there is the enduring mystery of expression.
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
Antonia, a young Hungarian model, stands amidst the ruins of a crumbling house. The light from outside highlights the upper part of her body, drawing attention to the intensity of the moment. The monochrome palette enhances the timeless quality of the scene, evoking a sense of permanence beyond the visible decay. In her hands, she holds a violin, its poised strings suggesting melodies - an echo of artistry persisting against the passage of time.The composition revolves around three essential elements: the nude figure, the violin, and the ruins. Each contributes to a narrative of resilience and quiet strength. Antonia’s nudity is presented as something natural and unburdened by eroticism. In this setting, the human form is simply part of the landscape - vulnerable yet dignified, transient yet eternal. The contrast between her delicate presence and the crumbling walls speaks of beauty enduring beyond destruction.
This picture invites reflection on the enduring power of art and culture. The violin, a symbol of human creativity, exists in stark contrast to the ruins, remnants of what once was. Yet in this contrast, there is balance - fragility and permanence, creation and decay. But who is she playing for? Is this an intimate moment of solitude or a performance for an unseen audience? Antonia’s serene gaze offers no answers, only a quiet defiance against time itself - a reminder that even in the face of impermanence, there is grace, there is art, and there is the enduring mystery of expression.
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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