Photographed in a mansion in Siatista, this image presents the urban costume of Kozani through depth, obstruction, and layered interior staging.
A figure occupies the right foreground, partially out of focus. She does not serve as the subject but as a visual barrier, interrupting the viewer’s direct access to the scene.
Beyond her, a second figure is seated at the center of the composition. She becomes the true anchor of the image, framed by the surrounding interior.
The space is filled with objects—textiles, furniture, garments, and decorative elements. These are not background details but active components that construct the environment and define the narrative.
A child’s garment hangs above, while a wooden toy horse rests on the surface below. These elements introduce a domestic dimension, extending the image beyond portraiture into lived space.
Light enters from the left, illuminating selected surfaces while leaving much of the room in shadow. This creates a controlled reveal, guiding the viewer through the layers of the composition.
The image is built on distance and access. The subject is not immediately available but discovered through obstruction and depth.
Part of the Caryatis series, a long-term body of work exploring traditional Greek costume through directed portraiture.
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.
