Kate Bellm, London

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This striking portrait captured by Kate Bellm features an elderly man smiling directly at the camera. He wears dramatic stage makeup, including brightly coloured eyeshadow and bold red lipstick. A pair of delicate layered necklaces hangs around his neck, and he holds a lit cigarette in his hand while wearing rings on his fingers. The subject is shirtless, revealing detailed skin texture, and is posed against a rich, deep red velvet textured backdrop that fills the frame. The lighting is direct, creating sharp highlights and defined shadows that accentuate the expressive features and theatrical styling of the subject.