Bethany Mollenkof, Photographer, New York

Description

The image is a collage consisting of two portraits of the same young adult woman with long, dark braids. One portrait shows the woman in focus, facing forward with her braids cascading down. She wears a vibrant turquoise collared shirt and gold hoop earrings. Her makeup includes a subtle, colorful eyeshadow. The second, smaller portrait is blurred and dynamic, capturing the woman with her braids swinging in front of her face. She is wearing a turquoise top with lace detailing. The background is dark, creating a contrast with the light turquoise. The collage effect is achieved with white and teal block shapes bordering the portraits, adding a graphic element to the composition.