Silja Magg, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome, medium shot captures a woman walking on a city sidewalk, wearing an avant-garde, voluminous black garment that dominates the frame. The unique garment appears to be made of shiny, crinkled material, resembling an oversized, sculptural coat. The woman looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. In the background, blurred figures of other pedestrians move along the sidewalk, and buildings line the street. To the left, a man in a leather jacket is partially visible. The image is sharply focused on the subject, with the background slightly blurred, and is shot at eye level. The overall tone is urban and candid.