Ekua King, Photographer, London

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This striking photographic portrait by London-based photographer Ekua King captures the upper torso of a Black woman adorned with a layer of textured, cracked peach-colored clay molded over her shoulder and chest. The rich contrast between the dark skin tone and the earthy, tactile material creates a sculptural and organic aesthetic. Warm, directional lighting highlights the ridges and fissures within the dried clay surface, emphasizing its physical depth and granular texture. The composition focuses intimately on the torso, omitting the face to draw full attention to the interplay of skin, clay, and form.