Conceptual nominee

A richly filled bowl of fruit, surrounded by birds gathering, moving, and contributing. The sculpture depicts abundance, diversity, and a carefully constructed balance. Each piece of fruit, each bird, has its own shape, color, and place. Together, they form a harmonious whole that rises or falls with each other's presence.
The birds represent dynamism and collaboration: each individual is different, but together, a positive group energy emerges. The work emphasizes the importance of supporting and acknowledging one another, whether within a community, a team, or a small circle.
As in a pyramid of fruit, removing one element can bring the entire structure crashing down. Only by sharing and giving each other space can the whole remain standing. "All for one and one for all" is thus an ode to connection, trust, and the beauty of collective strength.

Sandra de Swart is a photographer from The Netherlands. Born as a creative person she was interested in photography since she was young. But it was untill much later that she got really active in photographing and applied at the School for Photography. From the beginning she was in love with the images of the old masters from the 17th century and often tries to reflect this in her own work, whether it's a portrait of people, dogs or a still life.
Since 2025, she has increasingly focused on creating photographic art. This was recently rewarded with a bronze award and an honorable mention in the photo competition Prix de la Photographie Paris.