Affa Osman, Casting, London

Description

This striking monochrome image captures a surreal tableau set against a pitch-black background. Three figures are seated around a circular table draped with a dark cloth, creating an uncanny theatrical atmosphere. The central figure wears a fitted cap and a textured white jacket, flanked by two figures adorned in veils and elaborate headwear—one with a featureless white face and the other revealing a skeletal skull. The table is meticulously arranged with glassware, a vessel containing specimens, and a ring of disembodied ceramic hands pointing inward. The stark lighting enhances the high-contrast black-and-white tones, emphasizing the intricate textures of the fabrics, bone, and ceramic elements. Casting by Affa Osman.

Style

Artistic, Square, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial