Affa Osman, Casting, London

Description

This black and white studio portrait features two figures standing in a dark environment. The figures wear patterned coats and matching pants. The coat on the left has a black and white pattern, the figure holds a saw. The figure on the right stands on a black and grey marbled pedestal. The coat worn by the figure on the right has a lighter colored base with a dark colored zebra pattern, complemented by elaborate dark gauntlets. The high-contrast lighting accentuates the patterns of the garments and the contours of the faces. The background is a dark, solid color, which draws attention to the figures. The pose of each figure is direct and staged.