Dominic Episcopo, Photographer, New York

Description

A still life photograph features a vintage Welltron 8-track player as the central element, alongside a glass of whiskey containing a large ice cube. The whiskey glass rests atop a stack of 8-track tapes featuring artists such as Neil Young and Talking Heads. The overall setting is an indoor environment, with a patterned oriental rug serving as the ground. The composition includes a De Pinto guitar headstock and a vintage Brim coffee can repurposed as a planter. An ashtray with cigarette smoke further contributes to the nostalgic vibe. The objects are positioned in a way that creates a sense of depth and layering, enhancing the visual interest of the shot.