Anna / 2023-2024
Anna draws inspiration from the Renaissance, a period that celebrated the revival of classical artistic values and principles like harmony and proportion. Garments of that era were designed with intricate patterns, rich fabrics, and luxurious embellishments to symbolize wealth and social status. In our contemporary world, garments are manufactured with cheap labor at low cost to maximize profits. The result thereof is that we are engulfed in material excess and overwhelmed by visual and information stimuli. Materialism is the "new" symbolism of wealth and social status. In all this chaos, we yearn for a new sense of conformity and balance with our environment and ourselves. Whilst Anna conceptually is influenced by the Renaissance era, Anna's vision is rooted in a more minimalist concept that eliminates the unnecessary, focusing solely on the essential - finding „beauty“ in simplicity.
● Minimalist Photography Awards 2024, 1st Place Winner / Minimalist Photographer of the Year 2024
“Eva Chupikova has been named Minimalist Photographer of the Year for her compelling photo series titled “Anna.” Her series exemplifies the core values of minimalist photography, demonstrating how the art of simplicity can produce deeply moving and visually stunning results.” MPA Press Release 2024
● ND Photo Awards 2024, ND People Discovery of the Year 2024, 1st place and Gold Star Award in Portrait Category
● FotoSlovo 2024, Gold Medal, Portrait category, series Anna