ric Ceccarini, a prominent Belgian photographer born in 1965, has made a significant mark in the world of fashion and artistic photography since his graduation from INFAC, Brussels in 1987. Renowned for his work with elite brands and winning accolades like the Silver Lion at the Cannes International Advertising Festival, Ceccarini is celebrated for his naturalistic approach, shunning technical enhancements in favor of natural light. His artistic evolution is evident in his series like "AMNIOS", "NUDES", and "PAINTERS", where he captures the essence and soul of his subjects, creating soft, painterly images that transcend traditional photography, and blend the realms of art and fashion in a unique and compelling way.

In Eric’s “AMNIOS” series of soul portraits the models appear in suspended animation, as if they were about to be born, and full of hidden secrets. This represents a new conceptual departure for Eric, who began as a fashion photographer, moving on to classic artistic nudes, now showing us the nude in the ethereal form. These forms are certainly beautiful, yet a membrane separates them from us: is it to hide, or protect? In person, these works are monumental in scale, adding to their sense of restrained power.