Photographed in Prespes, Florina, this image is part of the Caryatis series.
The subject is positioned centrally within an interior space, seated and facing the camera.
She wears the traditional costume of the Prespes region, defined by layered garments and structured textures.
The composition is built through balance between subject and environment.
To the left, stacked firewood introduces a dense, repetitive texture.
To the right, baskets filled with produce create volume and counterweight.
The subject remains still between these elements, acting as the central axis of the frame.
Light enters from the right side, partially illuminating the face and upper body while leaving the surrounding space in shadow.
This creates a controlled tonal separation between subject and environment.
The interior space is defined by stone walls and utilitarian objects, reinforcing the connection to rural life.
The image emphasizes presence, structure, and material.
Part of the Caryatis series, a long-term body of work exploring traditional female costumes across Greece through staged 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.
