Jay Kolsch, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome photographic work by Jay Kolsch features the strong silhouette of a man wearing a cowboy hat standing in profile. He is positioned outdoors in front of a rustic canvas tent supported by wooden poles, set against a stark, dark background. The ground is covered in patches of snow and scattered debris, including a small pile of stacked firewood in the lower foreground. To the side of the tent, items such as snowshoes lean against the structure while a dark garment hangs from the framework. The composition uses a high-contrast monochromatic color grading that accentuates the stark outlines of the subject and the shelter.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Snowfield

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project