Photographed in a mansion in Siatista, this image presents the urban costumes of Kozani through geometry, spacing, and architectural alignment.
Three figures are positioned across the space with strict control. A central figure stands forward, while two others are placed symmetrically in the background, creating a clear triangular structure.
The composition is not built on interaction between subjects but on their placement within the architecture. Each figure occupies a defined position in relation to the walls, openings, and structural lines of the room.
The interior itself becomes an active element. Wooden panels, ceiling patterns, and window frames create a grid that organizes the entire image.
Spacing is deliberate and precise. Large areas of empty floor separate the figures, allowing each one to exist independently while still contributing to the overall structure.
Light enters from the windows on the right, casting strong directional shadows across the floor. These shadows extend the geometry of the composition, reinforcing the spatial relationships between the figures.
The image is built on order and clarity. Subjects and space operate together as a single structured system.
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.
