Artwork description:

Limited Edition Giclée Print. Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic, printed with 5cm white border. Signed on the front, signed Certificate of Authenticity is included.

For printing we use pigmented inks and museum quality archival paper (giclée printing technique) - this means that the light resistance of the colors is more than 100 years, in accordance with Wilhelm Imaging Research.

You will receive the print rolled in a tube, mounting and/or framing is required.

"The Laocoons" is a black and white photograph that merges classical inspiration with contemporary humor. This imaginative piece portrays a nude couple engaged in a surreal battle with a garden hose that winds around them, reminiscent of the serpentine coils in the timeless Laocoön Group sculpture.

Nestled within a lush garden, the couple's dynamic poses evoke the intensity of the original Laocoön narrative. Together, they stand united against the hose's serpentine grip.

The hose, like a snake, gracefully entwines around their bodies, creating a mesmerizing dance of water and limbs. In this monochromatic composition, the interplay of light and shadow accentuates the sensual curves of their figures and the glistening water, adding depth and drama to the scene.
The garden's lush foliage serves as a natural and textured backdrop, providing a striking contrast to the smooth, intertwined forms of the couple.

"The Laocoons" fuses classical inspiration with contemporary whimsy. It captures a universal human experience – the joy of spontaneous play and the strength that arises from confronting challenges together. In this photograph, the garden becomes a stage, the hose a living prop, and the couple the spirited protagonists in a charming and enchanting narrative that invites viewers to celebrate the exuberance of life and love.

This paraphrase reimagines and reinterprets the classical Laocoön narrative in a contemporary and unconventional way. Instead of directly copying or replicating the original, it offers a creative and humorous twist on the theme, making it a paraphrased representation of the classical masterpiece.

Materials used:

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic Paper

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