Mathilde Karrèr, Photographer, Paris

Description

This overhead still life composition captures a vivid array of objects arranged on a highly reflective, deep red surface. Scattered loose diamonds and colored gemstones sparkle centrally, accompanied by a neatly rolled bundle of currency tied with a band. Surrounding elements include a glass soda bottle, an open gold compact mirror, vintage cameo earrings, a gold chain, a notepad with a red pen, a lit cigarette resting in a crystal ashtray, airline tickets, and sunglasses. The dramatic lighting creates strong reflections and deep shadows across the tabletop arrangement, emphasizing the varied textures of metal, glass, paper, and stone.