
Janelle Jones, Photographer, New York
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Description
A close-up overhead composition by photographer Janelle Jones features a single, square-shaped block of intensely vibrant blue cosmetic pigment that has been broken into two pieces. The pigment is heavily textured, with visible crumbles and fine dust spreading outwards across a flat, solid mustard yellow background. Sharp, hard-light shadows delineate the edges of the broken square and the scattered particles, emphasizing the contrast between the powder's matte texture and the smooth surface beneath. The image is framed as a clean, high-contrast studio still life that highlights the vivid interplay between the primary and complementary colours. No other objects are present, keeping the focus entirely on the geometric form and material properties of the pigment.
Style
Artistic, Commercial
Techniques
Macro, Natural light, Hard Light
Industries
Cosmetics
