Shaniqwa Jarvis, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a magazine cover featuring Janelle Monáe, who is centrally framed in a portrait. The cover prominently features the masthead of Harper's Bazaar at the top. Monáe is adorned with white, textured fabric that resembles lace or feathers, with a dark pink rose adding a pop of color. Her short, dark hair is styled upwards. A modern cityscape forms the backdrop, blurred to keep the focus on Monáe. The text on the cover includes the magazine's title, the issue theme ('The Awards Issue'), and a list of featured stars. The overall color palette is soft, with whites and pastels dominating, complemented by the contrast of Monáe's skin tone and the text.