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SaveReaching for Light: Moments of Hope
| Year of creation | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 W × 60 H × 0.1 D cm |
| Type of art | photography |
| Style | black and white |
| Genre | photo-impressionism |
| Type of packaging | art tube |
Description of the Artwork “Reaching for Light: Moments of Hope”
In this fascinating work, Franz Hein delves into the depths of human bonds by highlighting two hands held in soft light. The intention to banish the actors into darkness gives the photography a mysterious aura and makes the moment universally interpretable. Beyond the darkness lies a world of longing and connection, communicated only through the simple touch of hands. This still and almost contemplative scene invites viewers to reflect on their own connections and the meaningful moments captured. It is a visual poem that contrasts isolation with intimacy, encouraging the audience to reflect on their own hope and the importance of anonymity in our relationships.
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Franz Hein, Germany
My name is Franz Hein, born in 1965 in Ehrstädt, now Sinsheim, and I spent a lot of time there in my youth with my photographer grandfather. I currently live in the north of Germany near the Dutch border in the far west. Influenced by my grandfather, I came into contact with photography at a very early age and pursued it as a hobby for a long time, with technology and creative development improving as I got older. Over the years I've photographed a lot of things, but never really felt satisfied with my work. Since I taught myself photography, it made sense to study the works of various artists and art movements in photography. So I finally found my current passion for not only creating simple photographs, but I find myself and my works predominantly in conceptual black and white photography, which had its heyday in the 60s to the end of the 70s. The often very abstract features of my works reflect today's zeitgeist in a certain way. Some colorful abstract photographs also found their way into my online gallery, but the focus is on the monochrome design with contrasts as well as the play with light and shadow and the reduction to the essentials.