Homage with Labubu
Modern homage to van der Ast’s shell still life uses today’s symbols—jewelry, bags, a Labubu, a Chanel brooch—to mirror Baroque contrasts: fleeting pleasure vs enduring virtue. Flowers and insects mark transience and hope, asking what we value now: momentary or eternal.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
Still Life
Professional
Homage with Labubu
Modern homage to van der Ast’s shell still life uses today’s symbols—jewelry, bags, a Labubu, a Chanel brooch—to mirror Baroque contrasts: fleeting pleasure vs enduring virtue. Flowers and insects mark transience and hope, asking what we value now: momentary or eternal.
About Artist
Alena Kutnikova
Alena Kutnikova is a photo-artist from Russia, the main direction of her work is still life. Her works are filled with love for the creations of nature and respect for the Christian religion. A deep knowledge of the symbolism of the works of the old masters allows her to fill her works with hidden meanings, creating a connection between the visual arts of the past and the present.
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