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Black and white portrait of a person adorned in seashells and fish, with marine elements arranged around them.

Affa Osman, Casting, London

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This striking black and white monochrome portrait presents a subject completely covered in a textured mosaic of seashells and marine elements. The headwear and garments are tightly encrusted with shells, creating an intricate sculptural effect. Above and around the figure, various species of fish and additional shells swirl upward in a dynamic arrangement against a deep black background. The lighting highlights the contours of the subject's face and the glossy textures of the marine specimens. Casting for the project was handled by Affa Osman.

Keywords

seashell portraitseashellsportraitperson in seashell costumeseashell costumemarine elementswoman with seashellswomancostume

Styles

ArtisticVerticalMonochromeMatte

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial
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