Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white composite image shows a Black male wearing a white hooded jacket or lab coat. The composition features a central portrait surrounded by a grid of hand gestures, seemingly signing in American Sign Language. The man has a beard and is wearing a hood that matches his coat. The hands in the grid are all making different signs, each framed in its own square. The background is a plain white, creating a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The lighting is even and diffused, ensuring clarity and visibility for each element in the composition.