Eylül Ezik, Photographer, Istanbul

Description

A surreal and artistic image features a dramatically large snail on a plate. Inside the snail's shell is an Asian woman. She is seated inside, wearing a black garment, and appears to be part of the artistic arrangement. Above her is a complex arrangement of what appears to be hair extensions, decorative objects, and other surreal elements. The snail is realistically depicted with a textured shell in hues of brown and tan. The plate beneath is a pale yellow. The background is black, which helps to accentuate the contrast. Lighting appears to come from a single source, creating soft shadows. The overall composition is a juxtaposition of the natural and the artificial.