Gabriela Herman, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking vertical portrait captures a Black woman looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. She wears detailed, colorful facial paint in blue, red, and white, complementing a sculptural animal character headdress resting on her head. Her dark braided hair falls down her shoulders, and she wears a textured, patterned top with braided rope detailing across the shoulders. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the subject against a solid dark background.