Photographed in Prespes, this black and white image is structured around balance through horizontal alignment.
The subjects are seated in a linear formation, facing directly toward the camera. A central figure anchors the composition, with symmetrical distribution on both sides. Hands are placed consistently, posture remains upright, and spacing between figures is controlled, creating a measured rhythm across the frame.
The environment is the interior of a church, defined by a row of wooden chairs and a wall covered in frescoes. The painted figures in the background form a continuous horizontal band, introducing a second layer of repetition. A patterned textile on the ground reinforces the horizontal structure.
The relationship between subject and environment is parallel. The seated figures echo the alignment of the frescoes behind them, creating a visual correspondence between the two layers. The architecture does not dominate but supports the compositional order.
Light is directional and controlled, illuminating faces and garments while leaving parts of the background in subdued shadow. The tonal range emphasizes contrast between the dark clothing and lighter architectural surfaces, while preserving detail in the textures of fabric and paint.
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.
• Horizontal alignment and symmetry
• Repetition between subjects and fresco
• Controlled seated posture
• Structured tonal contrast
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