The "Couture Banquet" image shows a colorful, courtly feast scene. Certain elements in the artwork’s background, such as the skull and eggs, symbolize a ritual ceremony. Amid the explosion of colors, there is an alluring Heidi Klum portraying multiple archetypes of femininity - a moody mistress, seductive vamp and modern witch. The magic and mystery of a woman trapped by an eccentric outer world has been a main topic of Ruven Afanador’s photography art.
Ruven Afanador, known as the most internationally successful Colombian conceptual photographer, started his career in Milan in 1987 and won the award for Best Photographer of the Year in Paris in 2001 for his unique mastery of imagery and composition. He has been publishing and showcasing his artwork in major fashion magazines, galleries, and museums around the world, such as Throckmorton Fine Art, Forma and FotoMuseo. He is also the author of the acclaimed art books 'Torero' (Stemmle, 2001), 'Sombra' (Merrell, 2004), 'Seven' (Fuzzi, 2006), and the most recent publication - 'Mil Besos' (Rizzoli Int, 2009). Now, Ruven Afanador explores a new amusing way of approaching his art – composing his image onto a jigsaw puzzle.
The puzzle is released by Editions Ricordi, a worldwide leader in Fine Art publishing. As part of a limited edition of only 1000 masterpieces, each puzzle is numbered and signed personally by Ruven Afanador. The puzzle is wrapped in a luxurious silk bag inside a hand-made wooden box with a red velvet interior. The puzzle measures at a stunning 70x100 cm (24x36 inch) and is apt to be framed. Its jumbo size pieces are printed on high-quality art paper with a velvet back side, which are enhanced by the golden glitter dust that covers Heidi Klum’s beautiful dress.
Want to see what 24 hours of creative awesomeness look like? Click here.
This news message is supported by The Creative Finder, an online platform for photographers, illustrators, designers, and art directors to promote their portfolios towards new clients and collaborators. Creatives who wish to sign up for an account can save 10% off annual fees with promo code 'designtaxi'.
