Affa Osman, Casting, London

Description

This striking monochrome photograph features a Black model reclining gracefully on a leopard-print surface in a theatrical studio setting. Above the model, a dramatic arched arrangement of intricate sculptural masks and celestial faces floats against a dark background. The subject wears an ornate textured outfit and reaches upward toward a circular mask held in hand. A heavy patterned curtain frames the right side of the composition, while a small table with decorative vessels sits in the foreground. The lighting creates high-contrast shadows, accentuating the rich textures of the costume and the sculptural quality of the masks.

Style

Editorial, Square, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial