Beth Galton, Photographer, New York

Description

This overhead still life presents a striking contrast between food art and fresh ingredients against a stark black backdrop. On the left, a layered food creation stands out with distinct horizontal sections of pink, orange, and green, each displaying a unique textured surface. The pink layer, which dominates, is speckled with tiny seeds, while the orange section features larger, granular elements, and the green base layer has a fine, moss-like appearance. To the right, a shallow dish holds a collection of fresh produce, including sections of a prickly pear, a cut tomato, and other vibrant green and red ingredients. A single green onion lies across the dish, adding a vertical element to the composition. The composition is lit with studio lighting.