Maleeka Moss, Los Angeles

Description

This striking portrait captured by Maleeka Moss features a Black man crouching while wrapped in a shimmering, crystal-embellished silver mesh head covering and veil that cascades down his arm. He wears black and white striped trousers and gazes directly toward the camera with a serious expression. The lighting is intimate and moody against a dark, undifferentiated background, highlighting the heavy texture and reflective quality of the rhinestone mesh material. The analog grain texture adds warmth and depth to the composition, emphasizing the sculptural draping of the sparkling garment.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Warm, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial