This striking fine art portrait combines elegance with the unexpected. The young man stands against a dark background, his gaze distant and thoughtful. Resting on his shoulder is a rat — not as a symbol of fear, but as a quiet companion that adds depth and mystery to the image. The refined styling, floral bow tie, and natural presence of the animal create a delicate tension between beauty and strangeness.
“Man with Rat” explores duality: refinement and wildness, control and instinct, human and nature intertwined. The simplicity of the composition, together with the contrast between fabric, skin, and fur, creates a harmonious yet thought-provoking scene.
This portrait feels cinematic and introspective. It fits beautifully in modern interiors or spaces that embrace artistic expression. Both serene and unsettling, it invites viewers to look closer — to find poetry in the unexpected.
Model: Simon Ruts
MUA: Alisa Acx
I am a photographer and visual artist. While illustrating, I love to create sympathetic, intriguing characters in an idyllic or recognizable environment.
As a photographer I love artistic - almost anonymous - portraits and my colorful paintings are in almost all cases an expression of my own emotions, ..
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