Philippe Salomon, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A diptych presents two contrasting close-up portraits of women. On the left, a fair-skinned woman is shown with a makeup sponge obscuring part of her face, with black makeup applied asymmetrically. Her finger touches her lip, revealing a polished nail. On the right, a second woman's face is divided, one half bearing thick white makeup strokes. Both women have visible eye makeup and stare directly at the viewer, set against a stark white background. The image uses high contrast and a minimalistic aesthetic to focus on the makeup and its effects.