As a boy, I was interested in the history of ancient cultures and this has been reflected in my artistic work. In 2013, I visited Karnak I Luxor, the breathtaking Valley of the Kings and the gigantic temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Inspired by ancient Egypt, I returned to a theme I covered in 2010 in “The Mummy”. The ET ensemble, a modern set of five portrait photographs, was created as a tribute to Queen Hatshepsut. Photography ET V is the last phase of the story, when Queen Hatshepsut’s eyes are already covered and the facial expressions say goodbye to our world. Transformation is complete...