James Minchin, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A diptych in black and white and color shows a female ballet dancer and a collection of pink pointe shoes. On the left, against a light grey background, a slim, dark-haired ballet dancer arches her back, balancing on the tip of one pointe shoe on top of a cube. The dancer's head is close to her feet, and her arms grip her shins. She wears dark shorts and pointe shoes. The black and white lighting is soft and flat. On the right side, a close up of many pink pointe shoes shows how they are packed together, creating a dense textured surface. The shoes are worn, and show signs of use. The image is evenly lit and in color.