Mary Wiles, Make-up Artist, New York

Description

A fashion editorial presents a split composition. On the left, a woman with short, dark hair stands against a dark grey backdrop. She wears a beaded black two-piece suit with culottes and a cropped jacket, accented with pearl necklaces and a belt. Her pose is relaxed, with a playful gesture of holding a string of pearls to her mouth. To the right, a plastic gorilla figurine is dramatically lit, adorned with numerous rings on its raised arm. The figurine stands on a reflective grey surface that mimics a spotlight effect. The shot is in black and white, creating a striking contrast with the stark background and emphasizing the textures of the beaded suit and the gorilla's form.