Marija Ivkovic, Photographer, Melbourne

Description

A striking portrait captures a Black man seated against a dark grey textured concrete wall. He wears clear-framed glasses and a black long-sleeved turtleneck shirt paired with khaki trousers. A stack of three fedora hats in dark navy, grey, and brown rests directly on his head in a precarious vertical arrangement. Low-key, moody lighting sculpts his features while casting his eyes in deep shadow. His right hand rests near his hip, revealing beaded bracelets and a wristwatch. The composition emphasizes sculptural balance and moody tones.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Concrete Texture

Context

Portrait / Headshot