Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome studio photograph features a man in a suit seated at a table, engaged in a juggling act with several eggs. He is holding a dark shoe in his left hand. The photograph is taken in a controlled studio environment, as suggested by the plain wall with what appear to be chalk drawings. A single chair is set behind the table with a cloth draped over the back. The table is centrally positioned, and the man is seated such that he is partially in shadow. The lighting is controlled and directed. The black and white aesthetic lends a timeless and artistic quality to the image, emphasizing the contrast and textures. The overall composition focuses on the human figure and the still life arrangement, enhancing the sense of surrealism.