Photographed in Palatitsia, Imathia, this image presents the traditional costume of Kostellides through a frontal, grounded composition within the landscape.
Three figures are arranged along a central axis. The primary subject stands in the foreground, directly facing the viewer, establishing immediate visual authority.
Behind her, two secondary figures are positioned symmetrically, forming a triangular structure. This arrangement stabilizes the composition and reinforces a sense of continuity between generations.
The landscape extends behind them. Trees, hills, and distant terrain are not background elements but part of the structure of the image. The figures emerge from the land rather than being placed within it.
The horizon line sits high, allowing the bodies to dominate the frame while still maintaining a connection to the environment.
The composition is built on balance and restraint. There is no movement, no gesture—only presence.
The costumes are authentic garments of Kostellides, privately owned and preserved. Their material weight, embroidery, and construction carry the identity of the region.
Light is diffused through cloud cover, softening transitions and allowing texture and tonal separation to define the image.
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.
