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Museum-quality archival prints in the following sizes:
60 × 45 cm (Edition: 25 + 3 artist's proofs), 6,000 €
80 × 60 cm (Edition: 15 + 2 artist's proofs), 9,000 €
120 × 90 cm (Edition: 10 + 2 artist's proofs), 13,000 €
180 × 135 cm (Edition: 5 + 2 artist’s proofs), 22,000 €
In “La Belle Exotique”, TINA TRUMPP explores the tension between beauty, otherness, and projection. The title evokes the art-historical figure of the “exotic muse”—a symbol of the longing for the Other, idealized and reinterpreted over the centuries in painting and photography. But TINA TRUMPP turns this narrative on its head: Her belle exotique is no longer an object of desire, but a subject of presence—self-assured, self-aware, and radiating from within.
This transformation is not only conceptual but also tangibly evident. The decision to use the high-quality platinum print process underscores the timelessness and dignity of the motif. The subtle tonal range and the matte, almost ethereal surface of the platinum print lend the work a quiet, sensual gravity—a tactile depth that resonates with the emotional intent of the piece.
Every nuance of light becomes a moment of intimacy; every shadow, a quiet expression of strength. Through this refined technique, TINA TRUMPP blends craftsmanship and meaning into a visual language that radiates warmth, durability, and humanity.
Museum-quality archival prints in the following sizes:
60 × 45 cm (Edition: 25 + 3 artist's proofs), 6,000 €
80 × 60 cm (Edition: 15 + 2 artist's proofs), 9,000 €
120 × 90 cm (Edition: 10 + 2 artist's proofs), 13,000 €
180 × 135 cm (Edition: 5 + 2 artist’s proofs), 22,000 €
In “La Belle Exotique”, TINA TRUMPP explores the tension between beauty, otherness, and projection. The title evokes the art-historical figure of the “exotic muse”—a symbol of the longing for the Other, idealized and reinterpreted over the centuries in painting and photography. But TINA TRUMPP turns this narrative on its head: Her belle exotique is no longer an object of desire, but a subject of presence—self-assured, self-aware, and radiating from within.
This transformation is not only conceptual but also tangibly evident. The decision to use the high-quality platinum print process underscores the timelessness and dignity of the motif. The subtle tonal range and the matte, almost ethereal surface of the platinum print lend the work a quiet, sensual gravity—a tactile depth that resonates with the emotional intent of the piece.
Every nuance of light becomes a moment of intimacy; every shadow, a quiet expression of strength. Through this refined technique, TINA TRUMPP blends craftsmanship and meaning into a visual language that radiates warmth, durability, and humanity.
