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Artwork details
- Printing : Digital on Linen
- Framing : Framed
- Dimensions : 31.5x31.5in
- Edition : 1 / 5
About this artwork
For me, Gift is a work about power, control, and self-dramatization. The model holds a crystal ball toward the camera—almost like a modern oracle. The gesture appears confident, almost challenging.
I deliberately worked with light and shadow to create graphic tension. The clear edges in the background contrast with the woman's organic presence.
For me, the sphere symbolizes not only a reflection of the world, but also the question: Who is actually… holding whom in their hand?
Gift is part of a series in which I capture modern femininity and strength in stylized, timeless imagery. It's an invitation to reflect—on power relations, perception, and what we want to show.
I deliberately worked with light and shadow to create graphic tension. The clear edges in the background contrast with the woman's organic presence.
For me, the sphere symbolizes not only a reflection of the world, but also the question: Who is actually… holding whom in their hand?
Gift is part of a series in which I capture modern femininity and strength in stylized, timeless imagery. It's an invitation to reflect—on power relations, perception, and what we want to show.
Joachim Bergauer
Austria
Credentials
- Favorited by galleries
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Joachim Bergauer is an internationally acclaimed photographer with a multifaceted, sophisticated style that straddles contemporary art and fashion photography. A surrealist visionary with classical training in fine art, he understands how to merge photography and graphic design into unique works. His minimalist color and black-and-white compositions are reminiscent of the great art movements of the 20th century, influenced by Fauvism, Conceptual Art, and Minimalism. Bergauer experiments with new aesthetic concepts, explores boundaries, and creates works of great inner power. Color and form become carriers of emotion and meaning—graphically clear, metaphorically condensed, stylistically pointed. His visual language combines avant-garde approaches with harmoniously balanced compositions. With over 100 international awards—including "Photographer of the Year" (Japan)—Joachim Bergauer is one of Europe's leading photographers.
Joachim Bergauer
Gift
$5,240