RECHERCHÈ
An ethereal portrait where mosaics and arabesque patterns blend harmoniously, creating a bewitching effect. Amidst its poetic and spiritual aura, the struggles of accepting femininity are highlighted. Grace, elegance, and sensuality are intertwined, evoking nostalgia in its timeless aesthetic. This is a mesmerizing masterpiece that captures the essence of beauty and femininity.
Artist: RAMZI MANSOUR
Limited Edition: 5 prints and one original artist proof.
Medium: Archival print on fine art paper
Size: 110cm x 157cm / 43" x 62" (Including border)
ABOUT THE DEMURE COLLECTION
Ramzi Mansour's goal for this exhibition is to create an exclusive series of timeless nostalgic artworks. He stepped outside his comfort zone by integrating mixed media into his artwork, diverging from contemporary black-and-white portrait photography. Mansour's objective is to express the raw vulnerability of the human experience through a modern, feminine lens while using light to convey a story of hope. Creating this collection was a personal voyage of growth and transformation for Mansour as an artist and human being.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ramzi Mansour was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1973, of Lebanese and Hungarian descent. After graduating from University in Canada, he built up successful businesses in Nigeria in power generation, investment and venture capitalism. In his late forties, he focused on philanthropy, supporting charitable causes and exploring the creative arts. He moved to Cape Town in 2017, and it was here that he picked up a camera for the first time. Photographs he took of a friend’s son ended up on the desk of a modelling agency, and with this, his new career as a photographer took off. Since then, he has become known for his black-and-white portraiture of women and has been published in many magazines, both print and online. Mansour and his wife produced a coffee table book, "Resilience”, which tells the stories of 42 South African women and their journeys with cancer. The book was exhibited in the UAE in partnership with Leica Dubai, with the digital version having now been downloaded over 300 000 times. “Resilience” was donated to medical organisations in six countries worldwide, and the download was made available at no charge. Mansour was named a Leica Ambassador in 2021. Mansour’s focus on philanthropy allows his photography to remain self-funded. He lives in Cape Town, South Africa, with his wife, Nicole, and two children.
