Cruz Valdez, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome photographic portrait by Cruz Valdez features a close-up of hands coated in dark paint or clay, intertwined and held up against a minimalist white background. The high-contrast lighting accentuates the texture of the skin, knuckles, and the viscous substance coating the fingers. Strong shadows define the contours of the wrists and hands, creating a sculptural and graphic composition. The stark lighting and greyscale tonal range emphasize the intricate details of the pose.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial