Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This black and white diptych portrait presents two distinct compositions set against a textured fabric backdrop. In the left panel, a woman stands barefoot beside a wooden chair, wearing an oversized dark jacket over a slip, while looking downward as she fastens her sleeve. In the right panel, another woman kneels on the floor, her hair falling forward as she holds a light-colored, textured cloth wrapped around her upper body. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the contours of the subjects and creating subtle shadows across the canvas background. The high-contrast monochromatic grading emphasizes texture in both the garments and the backdrop, establishing an intimate and contemplative mood.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Textured Backdrop

Context

Editorial