Hana Asano, Photographer, New York

Description

Captured from a high angle, the photograph presents the rear view of a Black male athlete positioned on a running track. He is clad in a white athletic uniform, his attention fixed on the track ahead. The lane numbers are painted on the track's surface. The monochrome aesthetic emphasizes the textures of the track and the athlete's physique. The runner is poised at the starting line, which is slightly out of focus. He has one sleeve on, and wears white running shoes. The light is bright and reflects off of the white clothing.