Fuchsine. Portrait intervened by the artists., 2017

Cristian Hunter   Emerging artists

From the series of Nothing Stays Still Acrylic on gliceée print. Image size: 29.5 cm H x 21.7 cm W Signed front and signed back with date. UNFRAMED.

This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter. The artist's technique consists of the use of two prints, the first print is the original photography, and the second print is a blurry version of the image printed on glass. The glass version of the picture is shattered with an iron tool to be able to control the rupture. The artists glued the glass parts on top of the original picture, creating a blurred effect. The artists explore even further the infinite possibilities of transformation by turning something as temporary as a fashion editorial, into something completely different and original; a unique piece of art.  

Cristian Hunter’s work starts from that belief. His photographs —created over a solid international career— are not mere documents, but open territories where painting, texture, and gesture expand photography into new dimensions of meaning. Hunter explores how an image can shift in meaning over time—how context, memory, and manual intervention can transform what was once captured into something newly revealed. Each piece is an invitation to look again, to uncover what lies beneath the visible. Guided by the premise that “nothing stays still,” he works from his personal archive, reinterpreting it, giving new life to what was once lived, and breaking the linear flow between past and present. His lens has captured renowned figures such as Pharrell Williams, Penélope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Ewan McGregor, Lalisa Manoban, Adria Arjona, and Bruno Mars, among many others. Yet his focus goes beyond portraiture—what truly interests him is what remains when the image stops being literal and begins to emerge as a living object. His current body of work includes both new pieces and selected artworks from the artistic legacy of Hunter & Gatti, which he now manages. These are duly credited as “ created by Hunter & Gatti,” presented alongside his personal practice and establishing a dialogue between history, transformation, and contemporary gaze. His work has been exhibited in cities such as Barcelona, New York, and Miami, and reflects a visual practice grounded in experience, exploration, and ongoing evolution. 

 This piece is part of the H&G series titled "Nothing Stays Still", where they keep questioning the fashion photography industry by creating a new visual identity of their images moving them away from their origin, as a vehicle for testing ideas and as a form of interrogation of the creative process itself, through this series. 

This striking artwork merges vivid realism with bold abstract expressionism. A captivating face dominates the canvas, its lifelike details meticulously captured, emphasizing striking eyes and a sensuous mouth. This realistic foundation is disrupted by vibrant splashes of color—electric pink, fiery red, and icy blue—artfully applied across the face, enhancing the emotional intensity and suggesting dynamic movement. The interplay between the precise depiction of facial features and the chaotic swirl of colors evokes a sense of duality, exploring themes of identity and transformation. The intentional asymmetry of the paint application injects energy and depth, inviting the viewer to interpret the underlying narrative. This piece exemplifies modern art's fusion of technique and emotional exploration, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and chaos intertwined.