Bon Duke, Director, New York

Description

This striking vertical portrait directed by Bon Duke features a standing figure wearing a traditional brown patterned kimono with a prominent geometric obi sash. The subject's head and face are entirely concealed by an elaborate, surreal sculptural headpiece resembling a hollowed tree trunk adorned with moss, miniature trees, fungi, and tentacle-like roots extending outward. A sculpted white-and-red animal mask resembling a wolf or fox is embedded within the wooden structure. The figure is posed indoors within a traditional room featuring tatami mat flooring, a sliding shoji screen window with gridded wooden panels, and a painted wall scroll in the background. The lighting is soft and natural, illuminating the intricate textures of the carved wood, fabric, and straw flooring.

Style

Artistic, Lifestyle, Vertical, Earthy

Color

Background

Hotel Room

Context

Portrait / Headshot