Photographed in Gennadi, Rhodes, this black and white image is structured around interference.
Four subjects are distributed across the space. Two stand in the foreground at the edges, partially intersecting the frame. One sits centrally, while another stands behind. All maintain direct, steady gazes, with controlled posture.
The environment is defined by the church interior. Painted iconography and decorative surfaces fill the background. Structural elements—pillars, frames, and seating—divide the space into segments. A horizontal barrier crosses the lower foreground, interrupting the view.
The composition is built through obstruction and layering. The foreground figures partially block the scene, while the central seated figure remains visible through the gaps. The space is not fully open; it is segmented by vertical and horizontal elements that interfere with a single clear reading.
Light enters from the right, creating strong contrast across the figures. The right side is more illuminated, while the left recedes into shadow. Surfaces—stone, wood, and painted walls—retain texture despite the contrast.
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.
