Rafael Pavarotti, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking black and white fashion portrait features a woman with dark skin posed against a dark background. She is wearing an avant-garde dress constructed with numerous spike-like elements and a matching headpiece. Her expression is neutral. She is sitting on the ground with her hands flat on the floor on either side of her. The lighting emphasizes the textures of the dress and the contours of her face. The monochrome palette gives the image a timeless yet dramatic quality.