Mitch Epstein, Photographer, New York

Description

The image shows two distinct scenes bisected vertically. On the left, a black and white image captures a candid moment from a crowd of people, with a woman in sunglasses laughing with her hands raised in excitement. Other blurred figures surround her. On the right, a color photograph depicts a male partygoer with visible dark skin, wearing a hat, bow tie, suspenders, and purple pants. The man is holding a green garment, possibly a jacket or shawl. The image is dimly lit, giving it a nightlife or indoor party vibe. A fragment of an upper-class Caucasian male with a suit can be seen in the background. The words "Silver + Chrome" are digitally superimposed, with "Silver +" in white over the black-and-white image and "Chrome" in gold over the color image.