Hector Clark, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A silhouette of a woman is cast against a graduated gray background, creating a study in shadow and form. The woman is turned in profile, her gaze directed away from the darkness toward the light. She wears a patterned headscarf, the fabric catching the light and adding visual texture. The overall tonality is muted and subdued, with a dramatic contrast between the dark silhouette and the brighter background. There are very high contrast and few details in the shadow area. The image evokes a sense of mystery.