Mari Juliano, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Mari Juliano features a young Black man sleeping with his eyes closed, wrapped comfortably inside a massive, heavily textured sage green chunky knit blanket. The thick, interlocking yarn creates a winding nest-like background framing his face, which shows visible freckles across his nose and cheeks. His right hand rests against his chest, clutching the soft velvet-like fabric. The lighting is warm and even, emphasizing the tactile qualities of the heavy knit material and the serene expression of the subject. The composition is tightly framed, entirely filled by the lush texture of the blanket and the central figure.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy, Tactile

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Portrait / Headshot