Viviane Sassen’s photographic approach in Venus & Mercury combines abstraction and figuration to explore the human form through bold composition and vibrant color. Her images often blur the boundary between sculpture, body, and environment, creating enigmatic visual narratives that evoke both intimacy and otherworldliness.
This 172-page monograph, published by Aperture Direct in 2022, gathers Sassen’s distinctive work that challenges conventional portraiture and fashion photography. The book presents a coherent survey of her artistic vision, emphasizing a sculptural sensibility where shadow, light, and texture interplay.
