Martin Cole, Illustrator, Paris

Description

A black and white portrait shows a man with braided hair wearing a white t-shirt with black shoulder straps. The man is presented twice, in vertically stacked images. In the top image, he has one hand held up with his fingers outstretched towards his forehead. In the bottom image, he has one hand over his eyes. The background is a bright white. The composition is minimalist and focuses on the man's features and pose. The light source is diffused, creating soft shadows and even illumination across the scene. The image has a stark, contrasting tone.