Nwaka Okparaeke, Photographer, London

Description

This striking portrait captured by photographer Nwaka Okparaeke features a Black woman framed in a dramatic low-key setting. She wears avant-garde geometric frames over her eyes, with her hands raised near her temples and framing her face. A vibrant, star-like point of light emanates directly from her slightly open mouth, creating a surreal and theatrical focal point. She is dressed in a patterned jacket with warm yellow and dark blue geometric shapes. The composition utilizes deep shadows and high-contrast lighting to accentuate the textures of her skin, locs adorned with gold hair cuffs, and the unique accessories.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial