Self-portrait triptych.
"Humans have long been fascinated by birds, and there is a wealth of complex meanings associated with them in different cultures. A number of pagan gods are linked with birds, and dynasties and empires have adopted powerful birds as their symbols. Birds feature in numerous creation myths, and represent the human soul in many religions.There exist a rich and rewarding collection of beautifully reproduced paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures."
I wanted to capture my fascination for birds and the delicacy of the female body in the style of classical paintings.
My name is Jaqueline Vanek (Austria, 1984) and I am an award-winning Fine Art Photographer, Portraitist, Visual Artist & Senior Visual UX/UI Designer, currently living in Madrid, Spain. In my personal work I use the instruments of darkness, surrealism and photography to talk about my deepest feelings; emotions, states of mind, mind shifts and more. I started my photographic artist journey back in 2005, after my studies in Fine Arts, Casting and Moulding; and my career in the world of design in the year 2011, specializing in visual web design.
Awards 2024 · MUSE Photography Awards - SILVER Award, "Professional; Fine Art Photography"
2023 · TIFA, Tokyo International Foto Awards - SILVER Award, "Professional; Editorial Fashion"
2023 · Annual International Color Awards - HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Fashion"
2022 · Annual International Color Awards - HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Portrait"
2021 · IPA Awards - HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Fine Art-Nudes"
2021 · IPA Awards - HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Fine Art-Collage"
2021 · PX3, Annual Prix de la Photographie Paris - BRONZE & HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Portraiture and Self-Portrait"
2021 · MIFA, Moscow International Foto Awards - SILVER Award, "Professional; People and Self-Portrait"
2021 · MIFA, Moscow International Foto Awards - BRONZE Award, "Professional; Fine Art-Collage"
2020 · IPA Awards - HONORABLE MENTION Award, "Professional; Portrait and Self-Portrait"
