Armin Zogbaum, Photographer, New York

Description

This surreal still life features a segmented plaster figure suspended by thin wires above a horizontally oriented form, also made of plaster. The lower form has a dark red berry at its apex and several deep purple flowers on its right side. A single green stem extends downward from the plaster form. The backdrop consists of textured white and grey paper, creating a soft, diffused light. The lighting is low-key, enhancing the moody atmosphere of the composition. The textures of the plaster and paper are emphasized. The overall effect is artistic and somewhat dreamlike.