Steven Murray, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This black and white diptych features a Caucasian male in profile on the left, contrasted with a close-up of an African American male on the right. The Caucasian man has light skin, styled hair, and is wearing what appears to be a textured garment and metallic collar. The African American man's face is tightly framed, emphasizing his closed eyes, nose, and broad smile revealing his teeth. The lighting is dramatic, creating high contrast and emphasizing textures. The background is a neutral grey, drawing attention to the subjects' features. The use of monochrome adds to the artistic and timeless quality of the image, highlighting the differences and similarities between the two men.