Galatea

• Prize
  Bronze in Fine Art/Nudes
• Photographer
  Jaime Travezan and David Tortora

The series GALATEA takes its name from the greek myth of Pygmalion. According to legend, the sculptor (Pygmalion) fell in love with a statue he had carved (Galatea) that in turn fell in love with the sculptor when brought to life by Aphrodite. The series is an homage to the work of Tom Wesselmann. The compositions pay tribute to the American pop artist with a contemporary, hyper-real reinterpretation of its early seventies 'Bedroom paintings'.

TORTORA + TRAVEZAN is the collaborative practice of David Tortora (Italy) and Jaime Travezan (Peru), active since 2009. Their work, often described as visually rich and ultra-real, combines photography with digital manipulation. After beginning in fashion and portraiture, they moved toward personal projects exploring sociocultural themes. Their series Galatea (2013) marked their entry into fine art. Their work has received international awards and been exhibited at institutions including the National Portrait Gallery of London and major photography festivals.