Nicolas Menu, Photographer, New York

Description

A still life composition presents a collection of disparate objects arranged on a white surface set against a corrugated cardboard backdrop. A vibrant yellow lemon serves as the centerpiece, with a cigarette inserted into it, mimicking a makeshift stem. A dried plant stands to the lemon's side, adding a touch of organic decay. An open sardine can rests near the lemon, its contents exposed and a leaf placed nearby. The composition is lit with diffused light, casting soft shadows and highlighting the textures of each element. The arrangement creates a surreal and slightly unsettling aesthetic.