Steven Murray, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This monochrome diptych presents two distinct photographic studies with heavy grain and dramatic contrast. The left panel captures a man in a tailored suit holding open a large document, standing within a cavernous concrete structure with curved overhead architectural elements while a second figure walks in the background. The right panel is a striking close-up profile portrait focusing on the cheek, jawline, and ear of a person with slicked-back dark hair. Both images employ high-contrast black-and-white tones, emphasizing stark shadows and crisp highlights across the subjects and textures. The composition feels cinematic and observational, showcasing careful framing and dramatic lighting by photographer Steven Murray in Sydney.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial