Donavon Smallwood, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome portrait captures a Black woman with a striking, tall hairstyle composed of dreadlocks styled into a cylindrical shape atop her head. Her gaze is directed toward the camera. She wears a dark, textured top with a subtle frilled edge. The background is a blurred, gradient gray, subtly lit by a window casting soft shadows. The photograph emphasizes the texture and unique form of the hair, which dominates the upper portion of the frame.