Sixteen Journal Places of Worship 2025

Description

A black and white photograph depicts two figures and assorted objects on a dark, possibly metallic or painted surface. On the left lies a topless woman with tattoos on her arms, styled as a mermaid with a scaly tail secured by rope and a tag. Surgical tools, including clamps and scissors, are scattered around her. A measuring device runs alongside her body. To the right, a figure with a bare torso and legs crossed at the ankles, wears a fish head mask. The lighting is stark, creating sharp contrasts and emphasizing the textures of the surfaces and the subjects. The image has a surreal and unsettling quality. The composition is a flat lay, shot from directly above.