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Close-up portrait of a person with red thread art on skin and a medical ostomy pouch

Ester Keate, Photographer,

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This portrait photograph by Ester Keate focuses on the torso of a person featuring intricate red thread patterns applied directly onto the skin. A medical ostomy pouch is prominently positioned on the lower abdomen, creating a striking interplay between body art and medical reality. The composition is tightly cropped, emphasizing tactile textures and human vulnerability. The lighting is clean and even against a neutral studio background, highlighting the details of the threadwork and the appliance. The work offers a thoughtful, unfiltered perspective on medical devices within a photographic context.

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