Adrienne Raquel, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a dramatic black and white portrait featuring a Black woman wearing a headpiece that resembles a helmet. The headpiece is constructed from segmented, rigid material trimmed with ruffles. The woman's mouth is open, seemingly shouting or yelling. The lighting highlights the textures of the headpiece and the woman's skin. The background is a uniform dark color, focusing attention on the subject. The overall composition is stark, emphasizing form and expression. The image has a high-contrast monochrome aesthetic with a shallow depth of field.