Alina Gross, Photographer, Berlin

Description

This magazine cover features a woman's head and upper back emerging from the ocean waters, seamlessly merging with the tentacles of an octopus. The woman's brown hair flows into the octopus's tentacles, creating a visually striking and surreal effect. The ocean's surface is depicted with gentle waves and a soft, diffused lighting, which highlights the texture of the octopus's skin and the wetness of the woman's hair. The title of the magazine, 'micropolis,' is displayed in white, upper-case sans-serif letters above the woman’s head, with the subtitle 'magazine' beneath it in a smaller size. Below the octopus, the words 'the WATER ISSUE' are prominently featured, indicating the theme of this edition. The overall composition creates a sense of mystery and connection between humanity and the marine environment.