Maisie Cousins, Photographer, London

Description

A vertically-oriented image is divided into two sections by a black border designed to mimic the look of an old film negative. The upper portion of the frame features the top half of an adult female's face, highlighting her red lips. One of her fingers gently touches her lower lip. The lower portion of the frame shows a thick, shiny smear of the same vibrant red lipstick. The surrounding area is black. The smear is rich in texture, with visible streaks and patterns. The overall lighting is soft and diffused, accentuating the glossy texture of the lipstick. The color palette is dominated by shades of red and black.