Adrian Samson, Photographer, London

Description

This artistic black and white photograph shows a woman playing ping pong. The woman is captured mid-swing, ready to hit the ball with a red ping pong paddle. She is wearing a light-colored jumpsuit. Adding a layer of abstraction are two large, light beige oval shapes positioned on either side of her shoulders. The ping pong table stands to her left, the ball suspended in the air. The background has shadows and light on the ground, creating depth and contrast. The overall composition lends a modern, surreal quality to a familiar scene.