Photographed in Prespes, this black and white image is structured around interference through layered depth and partial obstruction.
The subjects are arranged along a diagonal recession into the space. One figure occupies the immediate foreground, partially out of focus, interrupting the clarity of the scene. Two additional figures stand further back, facing forward with controlled posture, forming a secondary plane.
The environment is a church interior defined by an iconostasis and painted wall surfaces. Icon panels and religious figures create a dense visual field behind the subjects. Architectural elements divide the space vertically, reinforcing separation between layers.
The relationship between subject and environment is disrupted. The foreground figure interrupts the visual continuity, partially obscuring both the background and the figures behind. This creates tension between clarity and obstruction, while the deeper layers remain stable and structured.
Light is directional and uneven, illuminating the mid-ground figures while the foreground remains softer and less defined. The icon surfaces and wall textures retain detail, with contrast emphasizing the separation between planes.
Part of the Caryatis series, a long-term body of work exploring traditional Greek costume through directed portraiture.
Printed as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle fine art paper.
• Foreground obstruction and layered depth
• Diagonal subject arrangement
• Interference between visual planes
• Controlled contrast across depth
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