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Artist Pekka Jarventaus
Helsinki, Finland
King of Simba Kopjes
Fine Art Photography
Artist Statement
With my piece “The king of Simba kopjes” I want to convey the magical qualities of lions that intrigues me the most. I want to focus on shape, light and form but at the same time capture and explore the complexity and the essence of the iconic lion. I prefer to work during windy days. I needed the sense of movement and uncertainty with the wind in the grass and mane. It symbolizes the world in which lions live, a world of uncertainty and danger but also a world of bravery, love and loyalty.
I do not manipulate my images to a great extent, I simply enhance certain parts of the image to visually communicate the way I see lions. In this regard my images are representational, yet they may suggest different realities.
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