Steven Murray, Photographer, Sydney
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Description
This striking black-and-white diptych features two distinct portraits set against a neutral grey background. The left panel captures a young man in a sharp profile view, facing right with slicked-back hair and wearing a dark high-collared garment with metallic hardware. The right panel presents an extreme close-up of a smiling person, emphasizing details of the nose, lips, and prominent white teeth with a distinct gap. The high-contrast monochromatic grading creates deep shadows and stark highlights, accentuating textures and sculptural facial features across both compositions.
Style
Artistic, Horizontal, Monochrome
Techniques
Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro
Background
Grey Seamless
Context
Portrait / Headshot