Clemens Ascher, Photographer, Frankfurt

Description

A surreal portrait features a fair-skinned woman standing on a black and white checkered floor. She is wearing a hair-like garment, and has a golden geometric headpiece. Her arms are raised. In the background, a second figure is partially visible, draped in blue fabric and holding a long spear. An orange object is on the floor between the two figures. The background is dark, with abstract mountain-like shapes in the distance. The lighting is even and theatrical, highlighting the contrast between the figures and the stark background. The composition has a staged and artistic feel.