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Fine art colour photograph titled 'The Quest' featuring a young man with white wings and arrows posing as Cupid in a dark forest.

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Arjan Spannenburg

THE QUEST

"A contemporary reimagining of the Cupid myth, exploring the transition from adolescent innocence to the complex burden of adult identity."

The Narrative

This piece delves into the internal voyage of self-discovery, viewed through the prism of classical mythology. By divesting Cupid of his divine assurance and situating him within a raw, untamed setting, the image mirrors the quest for identity and the delicate nature of nascent love. It connects the realm of idealized Renaissance figures with the palpable experience of contemporary queer youth.

Visual Analysis

A full-length colour photograph of a slender young man standing in a lush, dark green forest. He wears white feathered wings and a simple white loincloth, holding several wooden arrows. He stands in a classical contrapposto pose, looking back over his shoulder toward the camera with a solemn expression. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting his pale skin against the deep shadows of the foliage.

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Year

2025

Genres

Historical figuresColour