John Von Pamer, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking still life photograph captured by John Von Pamer in New York presents an artful arrangement of food items against a dark background. A trimmed, faceted coconut stands vertically, pierced cleanly near the top by a paring knife with a wooden handle. To the left, a cluster of fresh blueberries rests atop a minimalist brown wooden structure, with a few loose berries scattered on the surface below. To the right, a dark ceramic dish holds a generous heap of shelled walnuts. The composition utilizes low-key lighting to cast deep shadows, accentuating the rich textures of the rough coconut husk, the smooth surfaces of the fruit, and the varied grains of the wood.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

CPG / Packaged Food

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project