Betina Du Toit, Photographer, London

Description

A split-image close-up features an African American woman's face above a patch of textured, shimmering, golden skin. The woman's face, rotated on the left, displays smooth, dark skin, light reflecting off of the high points of her face, with visible dental details. Below, the texture of the shimmering skin contrasts with the smooth skin of the woman’s face, highlighting the different qualities of light and shadow on the two surfaces. The composition and close framing draw focus to the distinct textures and details.