Photographed in Afantou, Rhodes, this black and white image is structured around authority.
Three subjects are arranged across two levels. One sits in the foreground, centered and forward. A second stands behind, aligned vertically with the first. A third is positioned to the right, seated on a raised step. All maintain direct, controlled gazes.
The interior is divided by a vertical staircase element. On the left, a cabinet surface and small table with objects create a contained domestic space. On the right, the staircase introduces elevation and separation. The background remains minimal compared to other interiors, allowing the structural division to dominate.
The composition is organized through hierarchy and elevation. The seated foreground figure establishes the primary anchor. The standing figure reinforces vertical alignment, while the elevated seated figure introduces a secondary level of authority. The staircase acts as both divider and connector within the frame.
Light enters from the left, illuminating the foreground subject and gradually falling off toward the right. This creates a tonal gradient across the three figures, reinforcing their positional differences. Textures of fabric and wood remain clearly defined.
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.
