The Raw Promise

In “The Raw Promise: A Dialogue with Substance,” the artist confronts us with an image charged with immediacy and an almost theatrical energy. The work is a powerful exploration of human interaction with raw material, the nature of desire, and authenticity in expression.

At the center of the composition, the artist presents herself with an intensity that captures the viewer’s attention. Her short, dyed hair, combined with dramatic makeup that accentuates her lips and cheeks, creates a striking figure. She wears a vibrant blue garment with an intricate pattern, which contrasts sharply with the minimalist white background, further emphasizing the central figure.

In her hands, the artist holds an impressive raw salmon fillet, bright orange in color with distinctive white streaks. Her mouth is open in a gesture of amazement, anticipation, or primal voracity, while her piercing gaze is directed straight at the viewer, establishing an intimate and challenging connection. The presence of red cherry tomatoes lined up in the foreground adds a touch of organization and color that contrasts with the rawness of the salmon.

“The Raw Promise” is a work that transcends the mere representation of food to delve into the exploration of the visceral connection with what nourishes us, both physically and spiritually. The artist uses this image to question the domestication of our instincts, the inherent beauty of the natural, and the power of genuine expression. It is an invitation to confront our own appetites and reflect on the direct, unfiltered relationship we have with the world around us. The piece thus becomes a bold statement about life in its most elemental and unadorned form.

• Foto-Druck auf Alu-Dibond
• 30 x 20cm
• 3 of a kind
• Signed by the artist, certificate of authenticity

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  ABOUT LADY KUNST

  Lady Kunst’s work is a mixture of apathy, courage and desperation. For Lady Kunst, life is a theater in which we are all protagonists. Lady Kunst’s work focuses on political and commercial aspects, making a severe criticism of the current values of society, especially luxury, consumption and advertising.

  “My work is a mixture of apathy, courage and desperation. In order better represent the political issues of the society, I had created the fictional figure of Lady Kunst.“

  Jacqueline Delaye has a multidisciplinary background based in social studies and arts. She studied Social Anthropology in Mexico city. Cinema and Tv in Barcelona and Art and Culture Management in Paris. She worked as a video artist and documentary filmmaker around Europe.

  After living in different countries like USA, England, France, Spain, Italy and México Jacqueline moved to Berlin, Germany her home since 15 years.

  in 2019 she moved for 4 years to the archipelago Azores, on the island of Sao Miguel, in order to take the inspiration of nature. Now she came back to the great city of Berlin to keep breathing the inspiration of human society.

  I started in the art world when I was 19 years old…continue reading