Ekua King, Photographer, London

Description

This striking photographic portrait by London-based photographer Ekua King features a close-up, low-angle view of a Black woman's body. The subject is coated in a smooth layer of clay that drips and dries down her back and legs, creating textured patterns against her skin. A delicate silver chain necklace rests around her upper back and shoulders. The figure is posed against a solid, dark, undifferentiated background that emphasizes the sculptural forms and earthy tones of the composition. The lighting highlights the contours of the body and the wet sheen of the clay mixture.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy, Tactile

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project