Drew Vickers, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome photograph by New York-based photographer Drew Vickers presents an extreme close-up of an open human mouth. The subject's tongue is extended slightly, wrapped intricately with a thin, reflective metallic wire that crosses the textured surface. The high-contrast black-and-white grain emphasizes the tactile qualities of the lips, teeth, and tongue, creating an intimate yet unsettling macro composition. The tight framing isolates the mouth entirely from the rest of the face, drawing focus directly to the metallic wire and biological textures.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Macro, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Editorial