Rankin, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking editorial portrait by photographer Rankin features a close-up composition of a woman whose skin, hair, and face are coated entirely in white paint. She holds a sculpted plaster facial mask in her hands, her black-painted fingernails contrasting sharply against the pale materials as she bites into the edge of the mask. Her lips are painted a bold red, adding a vivid splash of colour amidst the monochromatic palette. The lighting is bright and clean, casting soft shadows that emphasize the facial contours and the smooth texture of the plaster sculpture. The background is a neutral grey seamless backdrop that keeps the focus entirely on the surreal subject and intricate details.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Surreal, Clean

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial