Photographed near Lake Kerkini, Serres, this image is part of the Caryatis series.
A woman stands in a snow-covered field, positioned centrally within the frame. She wears the traditional Pontic costume.
The composition is structured through repetition. Rows of leafless trees extend into the distance, creating a grid that organizes the space.
The figure is placed along the central axis, aligned with the geometry of the landscape.
The body is static and frontal. The gaze is directed toward the viewer.
The costume is rendered with clarity, emphasizing its structure, layers, and ornamentation.
The surrounding snow simplifies the environment, reducing it to tonal contrast and form.
Footprints in the foreground introduce a directional element, leading toward the figure.
In the background, the landscape recedes into soft tonal layers, maintaining depth without disrupting the structure.
The environment functions as a controlled space rather than a natural setting.
Part of the Caryatis series, a long-term body of work consisting of staged portraits of women in traditional Greek attire.
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.
