Jess Ruby James, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A diptych presents two distinct black and white images. On the left, a woman stands on a sandy beach near the ocean. She is wearing avant-garde, light-colored, voluminous clothing including a top and a skirt with fabric ties. She also sports socks and boots. The ocean stretches behind her with a rocky outcropping in the distance. The sky is overcast. The image has a high contrast look and feel. On the right, a close-up of a person with East Asian features wearing a hooded garment. The face is softly illuminated and they are staring intently at the camera. The overall mood is stark and dramatic.