Rebecka Oftedal, Photographer, Paris

Description

A still life depicts a collection of objects arranged against a dark-blue velvet backdrop. A marble bust of a human head is prominent, with curly hair and a draped garment. A smaller statue of a cobalt blue dog is to the right of the bust. A variety of glassware is placed on either side of the bust, including crystal glasses, bowls containing clear, round glass balls, and a blue decanter. In the background, there is a tiered gold-colored stand holding several clear glass balls, as well as covered blue jar. A crystal apple sits in front of the cobalt dog statue. The lighting is dramatic, with the light source appearing to be in front of the objects, which highlights the textures and shapes of the various materials, creating soft shadows. The color palette is dominated by blues and whites, with a touch of gold.