A portrait series made using black and white film, Chiaroscuro employs the same artistic technique used by 16th century artists to create depth and definition. To create a visual link between art and photography, I wanted to show how such aesthetic considerations of lighting can impact the perception of a portrait when it is presented as a photograph rather than a painting.
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