Dustin Aksland, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking monochrome portrait by photographer Dustin Aksland features a subject standing against a heavily textured wall of wooden drawers or paneling. The individual wears a light-colored t-shirt and a dark hat, holding up a stack of books or rectangular objects printed with repeated pairs of eyes that completely obscure the upper face. The high-contrast black-and-white grain emphasizes the stark lighting and the surreal layering of the books over the subject. The composition creates an intriguing optical illusion where the printed eyes replace the person's own gaze.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Flash

Color

Background

Metal Texture

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project