Trent Mitchell, Photographer, Sydney

Description

An overhead monochrome photograph by Trent Mitchell captures a young person lying sideways in thick, wet mud. The subject is completely coated in dark earth, wearing a fitted short-sleeved top and trousers, with limbs akimbo in an expressive, dynamic pose. The surrounding terrain consists of textured, glistening mud that ripples slightly toward the edges of the frame. The lighting is diffused and even, emphasizing the stark tonal contrasts of the black-and-white print. The overall mood is raw and visceral, focusing strictly on the gritty texture of the environment and the subject's physical immersion.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Construction Site

Context

Editorial