Sam Nixon, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Sam Nixon captures a Black man seated squarely in a dark chair, his hands raised near his head in a relaxed pose. He wears a heavily embellished sleeveless top covered in varied dimensional appliqués paired with dark trousers and light-colored shoes with dark accents. The scene is enveloped in a low-key, moody atmosphere with a warm orange-toned floor surface reflecting light beneath the subject. Heavy grain, analog-style halation, and strong directional lighting accentuate the dramatic textures of the clothing and the deep shadows of the background.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody, Grainy, Retro

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot, Fine Art / Personal Project