As a photographic artist and nude photographer, I focus specifically on light, form, and the emotional presence of the human body. The connection between classical art history and contemporary photography plays a central role in my work.
I am particularly influenced by Renaissance art. I love the painting of this era and have studied it extensively—both theoretically and through numerous visits to museums and exhibitions. These experiences have significantly shaped my understanding of composition, the depiction of the human body, and the use of light.
This exploration finds its way directly into my nude photography. My focus is less on mere representation and more on the interplay of light and shadow, which makes the body appear almost sculptural—entirely in the tradition of classical chiaroscuro. My goal is to translate this timeless aesthetic into a modern visual language.
A good example of this is my photograph “Après un Rêve.” The work is deliberately reminiscent of an oil painting: with a soft surface texture, atmospheric lighting, and an almost dreamlike mood. The figure does not appear to have been photographed, but rather painted—as if stepping into the present from another time. This transition between photography and a painterly effect is a central element of my artistic practice.
As a nude photographer, I do not see my role as reducing the subject, but rather as bringing out their dignity, serenity, and expressive presence. In this way, photographic art becomes a space where the past and the present enter into a dialogue with one another.
Museum-quality archival print available in the following sizes:
60 × 45 cm (23.6 × 17.7 inches), edition of 25 + 3 artist's proofs, price €6,000
80 × 60 cm (31.5 × 23.6 inches), edition of 15 + 2 artist's proofs, price €9,000
120 × 90 cm (47.2 × 35.4 inches), edition of 10 + 2 artist's proofs, price €13,000
180 × 135 cm (70.9 × 53.1 inches), edition of 5 + 2 artist's proofs, price €22,000
“Après Un Rêve” is the title of a lyrical art song by Gabriel Fauré, which is part of his song cycle "Trois mélodies", Op. 7. The music expresses the fragile transition between dream and waking reality and captures a moment of longing for a beautiful vision that fades with the return of daylight.
In the context of contemporary photographic art and fine art photography, “Après Un Rêve” can symbolize the fine line between imagination and reality. For the photographic artist TINA TRUMPP, the image can evoke the atmosphere of a dreamlike state—soft, intimate, and suspended in time. Through light, shadow, and composition, sensual nude photography can convey the emotional sensation of awakening from a dream that lingers in the memory.
This fine art print has been exhibited multiple times at PAN Amsterdam, a leading international art fair for contemporary art in Europe.
Museum-quality archival print available in the following sizes:
60 × 45 cm (23.6 × 17.7 inches), edition of 25 + 3 artist's proofs, price €6,000
80 × 60 cm (31.5 × 23.6 inches), edition of 15 + 2 artist's proofs, price €9,000
120 × 90 cm (47.2 × 35.4 inches), edition of 10 + 2 artist's proofs, price €13,000
180 × 135 cm (70.9 × 53.1 inches), edition of 5 + 2 artist's proofs, price €22,000
The artwork titled "Die Unschuld" depicts a state of purity, impartiality, and quiet vulnerability.
Historically, innocence has often been associated with physical purity, but in TINA TRUMPP’s fine art photography, the concept takes on a new, symbolic meaning. As a nude photographer, she uses the body not as an object, but as a vehicle for expressing inner states, allowing her photographic art to evoke a subtle yet intense emotional response.
This limited-edition art print has been featured multiple times at the renowned PAN Amsterdam art fair and underscores the international significance of TINA TRUMPP’s nude art and fine art photography. For collectors of high-quality nude photography and contemporary fine art, this work holds a significant place within her artistic oeuvre. Read the press article at stern.de about this artwork.