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A winged man covers his eyes with his hands against a dark forest background, evoking a sense of internal reflection.

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Fine art portrait of a young male model dressed as Cupid holding arrows, standing in a dark forest setting, representing the piece 'The Question of the Heart'.Fine art color photograph titled 'The Quest' featuring a young man with white wings and arrows posing as Cupid in a dark forest.Fine art color photography by Arjan Spannenburg titled 'De last van het hart', showing a crouching Cupid with white wings covering his face in a dark forest, symbolizing the heavy emotional burden of love.A young man with wings and a bow stands among dark leaves, embodying a vulnerable contemporary Cupid.
Arjan Spannenburg

BLIND

"A visceral study of sensory deprivation and internal focus, 'Blind' captures the raw emotion of a modern winged protagonist."

The Narrative

'Blind' dien as 'n deurslaggewende, meer intieme metgesel tot die 'Searching' stuk binne die Cupido-reeks. Hier fokus Arjan Spannenburg op die tema 'Liefde is blind' maar herinterpreteer dit as 'n oomblik van diepgaande sintuiglike isolasie. Die kunstenaar verwyder die blik, die primêre werktuig van die fotograaf en die waarnemer, wat 'n verskuiwing dwing van eksterne waarneming na interne gevoel.

The significance of 'Blind' in Spannenburg's collection lies in its bold use of composition to evoke empathy. By having the subject cover his eyes with his own hands, the artist highlights a self-imposed barrier, perhaps a protection against the world or an intense focus on the heartbeat. The contrast between the soft, white feathers and the warm, translucent skin creates a tactile quality that is synonymous with Spannenburg’s style. This work speaks to the 'Burden of the Heart,' a recurring theme in his Dutch Fine Art practice. For collectors, 'Blind' represents the peak of emotional minimalism; it is a work that does not need eyes to see the depth of human experience. It challenges the viewer to look past the visible and connect with the raw, unshielded spirit of the subject.

Visual Analysis

A striking photograph in landscape orientation, centered on the upper torso and head of a young man. He is shirtless with white feathered wings visible behind his shoulders. Both his hands are placed firmly over his eyes, obscuring his gaze. The background consists of dark, out-of-focus green leaves, creating a high-contrast effect with the subject's skin. This powerful image speaks to raw emotion and vulnerability, a hallmark of contemporary portraiture.

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Year

2025

Genres

Histories and PersonalitiesPortraitureKonseptueelFine Art Photography