Alex Lau, Photographer, New York

Description

This overhead editorial photograph captures a collection of clear plastic deli containers filled with a variety of rich sauces, pastes, and chilli condiments arranged on a dark green surface. A person's hand is visible on the left side, actively stirring one of the yellow-brown sauces with a small metal spoon. Each container holds a different textured mixture, ranging from smooth orange chili paste and dark green salsa to chunky brown spice blends and pale noodles. Metal spoons rest inside several of the containers alongside a pair of metal chopsticks placed neatly in the lower right corner. The lighting is direct and intimate, highlighting the varied textures and vibrant earthy tones of the homemade condiments.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Warm, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Beverages

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial