Hai Ngo, Photographer, New York

Description

This moody still life photograph by Hai Ngo presents a classical composition against a dark, textured background. At the center, an ornate, engraved golden vase holds an arrangement of dark, wilting floral stems and foliage. A single red pomegranate rests beside the base of the vase on top of two antique leather-bound books. The stack of books is balanced on a dark wooden pedestal or small side table, which features a small decorative metallic brooch placed near the edge. The lighting is soft and directional, casting gentle highlights on the metallic surfaces and the rounded contour of the fruit while leaving the background in deep shadow.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project