Catherine Black, Photographer, Melbourne

Description

A black-and-white photograph depicts the intertwined hands and forearms of two individuals against a neutral grey backdrop. One person, dressed in a pristine white, long-sleeved shirt, delicately clasps the hand of another, who is attired in a stark black fabric. The textures of the skin are accentuated by the monochrome palette, with tattoos visible on one arm. A thin, dark bracelet adorns one wrist. The composition focuses solely on the physical connection between the two individuals, emphasizing their joined hands. The lighting is even, highlighting the subtle contours of their limbs.