BLIND

'Blind' serves as a pivotal, more intimate companion to the 'Searching' piece within the Cupido series. Here, Arjan Spannenburg focuses on the theme of 'Love is Blind' but reinterprets it as a moment of profound sensory isolation. The artist removes the gaze, the primary tool of the photographer and the observer, forcing a shift from external observation to internal feeling.

The significance of 'Blind' in Spannenburg's collection is its bold use of composition to evoke empathy. By having the subject cover his eyes with his own hands, the artist highlights a self-imposed barrier, perhaps a protection against the world or an intense focus on the heartbeat. The contrast between the soft, white feathers and the warm, translucent skin creates a tactile quality that is synonymous with Spannenburg’s style. This work speaks to the 'Burden of the Heart,' a recurring theme in his Dutch Fine Art practice. For collectors, 'Blind' represents the peak of emotional minimalism; it is a work that does not need eyes to see the depth of human experience. It challenges the viewer to look past the visible and connect with the raw, unshielded spirit of the subject.