Photographed in Apollona, Rhodes, this black and white image is structured around balance.
Three subjects are arranged along a horizontal axis. The central figure sits forward, aligned with the camera, while the two others are placed slightly behind on either side. All three maintain a closed posture, hands resting in front, with direct and steady gazes.
The interior is organized in layers. A textile surface forms the backdrop, interrupted by embroidered cloths and a central hanging element. Above, a shelf holds a sequence of plates, creating a linear rhythm. On the left, a vase with flowers occupies the foreground, adding a secondary point of weight.
The composition resolves through distribution. The central figure anchors the image, while the two side figures extend the structure laterally. The background elements reinforce this spread, creating a controlled equilibrium across the frame.
Light enters from the left, producing a gradual falloff toward the right side. This introduces asymmetry within an otherwise stable structure. Textures of fabric, embroidery, and ceramic surfaces 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.
