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Artwork details
- Printing : Analogue on Canvas , Wood
- Framing : Framing on request
- Dimensions : 39.4x39.4in
- Edition : All editions sold (5 / 5)
- Artist's proof : 5
About this artwork
In this work, I wanted to capture the quiet strength and power of the worker in the industrial world. Using analog black and white photography, I emphasized contrast and texture to create a timeless, honest documentary. The intense gaze reflects dedication, while the machines in the background symbolize the powerful yet invisible heartbeat of labor. This image imbues any space it occupies with a grounded, authentic spirit.
Manfred Schwellies
Germany
Credentials
- Works on commission
Manfred Schwellies is an accomplished photographer and digital artist with roots in formal art and philosophy studies in Dortmund and Augsburg. His work blends analog processes with digital manipulation, using mirrors, layered projections, and experimental portraiture to challenge and expand the concept of perception. Schwellies moves fluidly between documentary and experimental styles, combining gritty realism with poetic fragmentation. His art deeply explores the emotional resonance of experience—inviting the viewer to question reality, context, and the shifting nature of self.