John Blais, Photographer, Chicago
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Description
This black and white photographic portrait captures three individuals partially submerged in shallow water beneath large vertical concrete pillars. On the left, a man wearing a bucket hat looks outward while partially in the water. In the center, a young child sits slightly elevated above the water level. On the right, a teenage girl with dreadlocks gazes into the distance with a serious expression, wearing a patterned top. The high-contrast monochromatic grading emphasizes the textures of the water, skin, and concrete structures, creating a stark and contemplative composition.
Style
Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty
Techniques
Analogue / film
Context
Portrait / Headshot, Fine Art / Personal Project