Kevin Mackintosh, Photographer, London

Description

A woman with dark skin and painted white body is depicted in profile against a dark green backdrop. Her head is adorned with a unique arrangement of white flowers, green foliage, sheer white and grey ribbons, and gold safety pins. The arrangement is dense around her head and also drapes down the front of her body. Her face is in profile, highlighting her features. The studio lighting emphasizes the contrast between her painted skin and the green background, creating a striking visual. The image is portrait oriented, with a medium shot framing the model from the chest up. The green background provides a solid color contrast that intensifies the colors and textures of the foliage and headdress.