/ 2026 / Fine Art / Portraiture

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Fx Pelissier, France
• Date of Photograph
  2021
• Studio
  FX PELISSIER
• Website
  https://www.fxpelissier.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/fxpelissier/

Posture of peace, sovereign presence.

In this series, Cleopatra wears neither crown nor scepter.
And yet, she reigns.

Her face, immersed in absolute black, is cut sharply against a neutral background. The light does not reveal, it sculpts. The contrast between the black body and the white garment transforms the figure into a timeless icon.

Her raised palms do not impose force, but silence.
This universal gesture draws a gentle boundary, an invitation to slow down and listen.

Cleopatra is not a historical figure here.
She is an archetype:
calm power, dignity, mastery.

FX Pelissier, deeply passionate about visual arts, completed his art direction studies at Penninghen in Paris and founded his own creative studio, focusing on luxury and beauty sectors. As a creative director, he's known for his unique vision, having developed visual communication strategies for various renowned brands over 15 years. His work, characterized by innovation and originality, has solidified his reputation in communication and visual creation. Alongside his professional work, Pelissier pursues personal projects to deepen his passion for visual art, continuously sharpening his skil