Ward Ivan Rafik, Photographer, New York

Description

A solitary woman stands with her back to the viewer in a dark, ominous room. She dons a cream-colored, dress-like robe that drapes to the floor, featuring a high neckline. Her dark, short hair is visible at the back of her neck. Behind her, a vintage round mirror hangs on the weathered wall. The reflection in the mirror is subtle. The room has a gothic quality, with visible wall texture. A dark, angled space suggesting an attic or stairway is situated to the right. The monochrome palette enhances the picture's somber, mysterious mood.