'A Beautiful Imperfection' Art box by Erwin Olaf

AN EXCLUSIVE ART BOX WITH LIMITED EDITION PRINTS BY ERWIN OLAF

In honor of the film adaptation of “Een Schitterend Gebrek” (“In Lucia’s Eyes”), the historical novel by Arthur Japin, Erwin Olaf created a four-part series of prints consisting of three portraits and a still life. These works are collected in a handmade art box in a limited edition of 30. This extraordinary quartet is one of the final projects by renowned Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf.

The art box is a collaboration between three iconic creators. In addition to the four prints, the art box includes a custom-designed, limited edition of “In Lucia’s Eyes”, signed by author Arthur Japin, the feature film by Michiel van Erp, two tickets to the film premiere on september 6th, and a certificate of authenticity. 

THE BOOK & THE FILM
Olaf created the four-part series on the occasion of the film adaptation of the historical novel “In Lucia’s Eyes” by Arthur Japin. The story that has its origin in the diaries of Casanova, here Japin read about the world’s most famous ladiesman’s first great love: Galathée. Their love story became the basis for the compelling novel, which has now been brought to life in the feature film A Beautiful Imperfection directed by Michiel van Erp.

THE PRINTS
Olaf photographed actors Dar Zuzovsky, Jonah Hauer-King, and Sam Hazeldine, the three lead actors, on the set of A Beautiful Imperfection, and also captured a breathtaking still life.

The result is a collection of images that seamlessly combines tragedy, beauty, stature, and mystery. The staged photography draws you into the essence of the characters and brings the atmosphere and setting of the story to life in a way that is so characteristic of Olaf’s work: intense and inescapable.

THE BOX
The handmade art box is covered with bespoke, anthracite linen with the title printed in metallic gold lettering. The fine craftsmanship and large format make the box itself a visual delight and an object that enhances any space. The box also serves as a passe-partout for the small art print embedded in the cover.

“In my entire body of work, I have always been drawn to portraying and working with people who, despite their physical flaws, manage to make the very best of life. I have always had immense admiration for these kind of stories and people; the authentic underdog who ultimately triumphs. This is what makes Arthur Japin’s story so incredibly moving and intense for me.” – Erwin Olaf

DETAILS

• 4 limited edition Archival Pigment Prints (275 x 275 mm) with passe-partout (349 x 429 mm)

• A special edition of “Een Schitterend Gebrek”/”In Lucia’s Eyes”, limited to 30 copies, numbered, signed, printed on parchment paper, and hand-bound in Zeeland, The Netherlands

• The film Een Schitterend Gebrek / A Beautiful Imperfection on a metallic USB card (55 x 85 mm), custom-designed for this box

• Handmade art box (451 x 367 x 78 mm, 3700 grams)

• Certificate of Authenticity

• Two tickets to the film premiere

• Ready for shipment from the beginning of September 2024

• Price: €5.500 (incl. 9% VAT)

The proceeds from the art box support the production and release of the film, with no motive for profit.

To place an order or make further inquiries, please send an email to: info@kaaphollandfilm.nl