Viktoria Farkas - African Style - XXL
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Description from the seller
I'm honored to present "African Style," a captivating and powerful black and white portrait that has garnered extensive international acclaim. This striking piece is more than just a photograph; it is a profound statement on heritage, identity, and strength, presented here as a large-scale fine art canvas print.
Created in observance of Black History Month, "African Style" masterfully blends traditional and contemporary elements. The subject's direct, confident gaze draws the viewer in, while the intricate white face paint and ornate beaded necklace evoke a deep sense of cultural richness. The high-contrast lighting sculpts her features, creating a timeless and commanding presence against the stark black background. Her pose, with hands framing her face, suggests a deep listening—to the echoes of ancestry, the rhythm of her own spirit, or the silent stories that demand to be heard.
This photograph is not only visually stunning but also critically celebrated, having received numerous prestigious awards. It is a testament to the artist's vision and technical excellence, making it a highly sought-after piece for any serious collection of fine art photography.
Artist's Statement:
"This photograph was created to celebrate Black culture and history. With 'African Style,' I aimed to capture a portrait of timeless elegance, strength, and pride, achieving numerous accolades along the way."
Awards and Recognition
This photograph's exceptional quality has been recognized by some of the most respected competitions and publications in the world:
Year Award / Feature Category / Note
2025 Black & White Spider Awards (19th) Honorable Mention
2025 Bifa (Budapest International Foto Awards) Bronze - Fine Art Portfolio
2025 Prizma Circle Awards Portrait
2024 "Lens and Life: a visual autobiography" Featured Publication in Artist's Book
2024 Art New York Square Gallery Times Square, Magazine Feature
2024 The Mono Awards Honorable Mention
2024 Bifa (Budapest International Foto Awards) Honorable Mention - Portrait
2024 ND Awards Honorable Mention
2023 Art New York Square Gallery Portrait, Magazine Feature
2023 Mostly Black Topic Top Photographer Winner
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a celebrated work of art that resonates with beauty, power, and cultural significance. Place your bid to own a piece of award-winning photographic history.
Artwork Details
Title: African Style
Canvas
Edition: 1/50
Dimensions: 120 cm (width) x 80 cm (height)
Signature: Signed by the artist in the top left corner.
Condition: Newly printed specifically for this auction.
Frame: Unframed.
Shipment: Shipped securely in a protective box
The Artist's Achievements, exhibitions and publications
Art of Photography 2022. Manila, Philippines
NPhoto Magazine July 2022 Issue 138 Beautiful Flowers
121 Clicks Magazine 2022 Animal Kingdom
Peta Pixel 2022. August Into the Night
Very Best of Black & White 2022. Chicago, USA
Solo - Single Subject 2022. Johannesburg, South Africa
Practical Photoshop magazine 2022. November Mostly Black
Digital Camera Magazine 2023. April Amazing Animals
Travel Photographer of the Year 2023. October Cleveland, USA
Black & White Photographer of the Year 2023. June London, UK
Art of Black & White 2023. June Johannesburg, South Africa
Fstoppers Magazine une 14, 2023 Night Photography
Photography Week Magazine Issue 557 2023. May Mostly Black
My Perfect Shot 2023. Chicago, USA
Nature Photographer of the Year 2023. Chicago, USA
121clicks Magazine interview 2023.
Art of Black & White 2023. Limassol, Cyprus
Dramatic Lighting 2023. Philadelphia, USA
My Favorite Exhibition Shot 2023. Budapest, Hungary
Very Best of Black & White 2023. Budapest, Hungary
Dodho Online Magazine 2023. Fabulous Flower
Solo - Single Subject 2023. December Johannesburg, South Africa
Art of Black & White 2024. Manila, Philippines
121 clicks Magazine 2024. February Street Photography
PhotoED Magazine 2024. April Lighting
Your Favorite Shot 2024. Budapest, Hungary
Lens and Life a visual autobiography book published
Shutterbug 2024. July The Art of All Black
Art Square NY gallery Times Square Grand Prize Winner 2024. August
Budapest International Foto Awards Honorable mention portrait 2024
My Perfect Shot 2024 Chicago, USA
The Mono Awards Portrait Honorable mention 34th place 2024.
Creative Composition 2024. Delhi, India
Very Best of Black & White 2024. Budapest, Hungary
Solo - Single Subject 2024. Athens, Greece
Art of Black & White 2024. Johannesburg, South Africa
Portrait Photographer of the Year 2024. London, UK
Black&White Spider Award Portrait Honorable mention 2024
Art of Black & White 2025. Barcelona, Spain
Prizma Circle Portrait 2025
Your Perfect Shot 2025. Athens, Greece
Art of Black & White 2025. Athens, Greece
Art of Photography 2025. Manila, Philippines
Bifa 2025 Bronze Winner - Narratives in Light Fine Art portfolio
Picture of my Life 2025. Vienna, Austria
Black&White Spider Award Fine Art Nominee 2025.
My Best Shot 2026. Malta
Your Exhibition Shot 2026 Chicago, USA
Seller's Story
Hello, I'm Viktoria Farkas. I've always been a person in search of new possibilities. In 2020, that search took me on a journey to America. My mission was twofold: to learn English and to dive into the world of photography. It was a challenging path, but I successfully learned my new profession in a new language. Today, photography is more than a skill for me—it's one of the ways I express love and connect with the world. Now, photography is one of my true love languages.
I'm honored to present "African Style," a captivating and powerful black and white portrait that has garnered extensive international acclaim. This striking piece is more than just a photograph; it is a profound statement on heritage, identity, and strength, presented here as a large-scale fine art canvas print.
Created in observance of Black History Month, "African Style" masterfully blends traditional and contemporary elements. The subject's direct, confident gaze draws the viewer in, while the intricate white face paint and ornate beaded necklace evoke a deep sense of cultural richness. The high-contrast lighting sculpts her features, creating a timeless and commanding presence against the stark black background. Her pose, with hands framing her face, suggests a deep listening—to the echoes of ancestry, the rhythm of her own spirit, or the silent stories that demand to be heard.
This photograph is not only visually stunning but also critically celebrated, having received numerous prestigious awards. It is a testament to the artist's vision and technical excellence, making it a highly sought-after piece for any serious collection of fine art photography.
Artist's Statement:
"This photograph was created to celebrate Black culture and history. With 'African Style,' I aimed to capture a portrait of timeless elegance, strength, and pride, achieving numerous accolades along the way."
Awards and Recognition
This photograph's exceptional quality has been recognized by some of the most respected competitions and publications in the world:
Year Award / Feature Category / Note
2025 Black & White Spider Awards (19th) Honorable Mention
2025 Bifa (Budapest International Foto Awards) Bronze - Fine Art Portfolio
2025 Prizma Circle Awards Portrait
2024 "Lens and Life: a visual autobiography" Featured Publication in Artist's Book
2024 Art New York Square Gallery Times Square, Magazine Feature
2024 The Mono Awards Honorable Mention
2024 Bifa (Budapest International Foto Awards) Honorable Mention - Portrait
2024 ND Awards Honorable Mention
2023 Art New York Square Gallery Portrait, Magazine Feature
2023 Mostly Black Topic Top Photographer Winner
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a celebrated work of art that resonates with beauty, power, and cultural significance. Place your bid to own a piece of award-winning photographic history.
Artwork Details
Title: African Style
Canvas
Edition: 1/50
Dimensions: 120 cm (width) x 80 cm (height)
Signature: Signed by the artist in the top left corner.
Condition: Newly printed specifically for this auction.
Frame: Unframed.
Shipment: Shipped securely in a protective box
The Artist's Achievements, exhibitions and publications
Art of Photography 2022. Manila, Philippines
NPhoto Magazine July 2022 Issue 138 Beautiful Flowers
121 Clicks Magazine 2022 Animal Kingdom
Peta Pixel 2022. August Into the Night
Very Best of Black & White 2022. Chicago, USA
Solo - Single Subject 2022. Johannesburg, South Africa
Practical Photoshop magazine 2022. November Mostly Black
Digital Camera Magazine 2023. April Amazing Animals
Travel Photographer of the Year 2023. October Cleveland, USA
Black & White Photographer of the Year 2023. June London, UK
Art of Black & White 2023. June Johannesburg, South Africa
Fstoppers Magazine une 14, 2023 Night Photography
Photography Week Magazine Issue 557 2023. May Mostly Black
My Perfect Shot 2023. Chicago, USA
Nature Photographer of the Year 2023. Chicago, USA
121clicks Magazine interview 2023.
Art of Black & White 2023. Limassol, Cyprus
Dramatic Lighting 2023. Philadelphia, USA
My Favorite Exhibition Shot 2023. Budapest, Hungary
Very Best of Black & White 2023. Budapest, Hungary
Dodho Online Magazine 2023. Fabulous Flower
Solo - Single Subject 2023. December Johannesburg, South Africa
Art of Black & White 2024. Manila, Philippines
121 clicks Magazine 2024. February Street Photography
PhotoED Magazine 2024. April Lighting
Your Favorite Shot 2024. Budapest, Hungary
Lens and Life a visual autobiography book published
Shutterbug 2024. July The Art of All Black
Art Square NY gallery Times Square Grand Prize Winner 2024. August
Budapest International Foto Awards Honorable mention portrait 2024
My Perfect Shot 2024 Chicago, USA
The Mono Awards Portrait Honorable mention 34th place 2024.
Creative Composition 2024. Delhi, India
Very Best of Black & White 2024. Budapest, Hungary
Solo - Single Subject 2024. Athens, Greece
Art of Black & White 2024. Johannesburg, South Africa
Portrait Photographer of the Year 2024. London, UK
Black&White Spider Award Portrait Honorable mention 2024
Art of Black & White 2025. Barcelona, Spain
Prizma Circle Portrait 2025
Your Perfect Shot 2025. Athens, Greece
Art of Black & White 2025. Athens, Greece
Art of Photography 2025. Manila, Philippines
Bifa 2025 Bronze Winner - Narratives in Light Fine Art portfolio
Picture of my Life 2025. Vienna, Austria
Black&White Spider Award Fine Art Nominee 2025.
My Best Shot 2026. Malta
Your Exhibition Shot 2026 Chicago, USA
Seller's Story
Hello, I'm Viktoria Farkas. I've always been a person in search of new possibilities. In 2020, that search took me on a journey to America. My mission was twofold: to learn English and to dive into the world of photography. It was a challenging path, but I successfully learned my new profession in a new language. Today, photography is more than a skill for me—it's one of the ways I express love and connect with the world. Now, photography is one of my true love languages.
Details
Date of print
2025
Artist
Viktoria Farkas
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
African Style - XXL
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Digital print
Height
80 cm
Edition
50
Width
120 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Portrait
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