Photographed in Volax, Drama, this image captures a figure from the Arkoudes custom during the Epiphany period.
The subject stands inside an interior space, positioned centrally within the frame.
The composition is structured around vertical and horizontal elements. Wooden beams and architectural lines define the space and create a clear framework.
The figure is separated from the background more clearly than in the previous image, standing within an open area of the room.
The costume, made of animal skins, is rendered with strong texture and contrast against the darker surroundings.
The face is obscured, with the head extending vertically, altering the human proportions.
Light enters from the left side, creating directional contrast and defining the volume of the figure.
The background consists of stacked wood and objects, but they are contained within the structure of the space rather than spreading across the frame.
Boxes, tools, and materials remain visible, adding detail without overwhelming the composition.
The Arkoudes custom takes place in Volax, following the Arapides, and is associated with transformation and ritual performance during the winter cycle.
Part of the Ethos series, a long-term body of work documenting Greek rituals and cultural practices.
Museum-quality black and white photography print by George Tatakis, produced on Hahnemühle Baryta Photo Rag 315gsm using archival pigment inks. Open edition, with signed and framed options. Each print is house-stamped on the reverse.
