Butterfly IV by Heiko Hellwig
In his latest series, ‘Black and White’, Heiko Hellwig celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of butterflies. Set before a black or white background, his incredibly detailed pieces let us admire the individual characteristics of each of these beautiful insects.
Specifications
- Image size: 120cm x 120cm
- High-quality photographic paper ensures superior quality and finish
- Unframed
- Glossy finish under specifically formulated acrylic glass for longer lasting quality and superior finish
- Edition of 150 worldwide through LUMAS Gallery
From the shimmering metallic scales to the glossy compound eyes and fragile feelers, Heiko Hellwig presents richly coloured insects as if they were under a magnifying glass. We immediately appreciate the rare quality of these moments, preserved for eternity. The ‘Black and White’ series focuses on the ambivalent relationship between beauty and the finality of life – an apparent contradiction that lends Hellwig’s works a distinct melancholy.
Hellwig’s new works can be seen as a natural progression of his oeuvre. The use of clear lines on a monochrome background is characteristic of his style and reflects his preference for a minimalist, precise aesthetic. After growing up in the United States, the artist learned his trade in a number of major photography studios in Germany. In 1991, he founded his first photo studio, and in 2005, together with artist Juliane Spitta, he opened Galerie Zukunftslabor in Stuttgart.
