Still Life

Warhol Unidentified Men
Kendall Arkay

Description:

This photo is of two men. One is looking down while the other man looks at him. They are both wearing heavy coats and hats. The photo is taken from a unique angle. It shows the background which looks sort of like closets or cubbies. There are three of them and the two men stand in front. The coloring is mainly grays and blacks and there is heavy contrast in the image. Lots of light play with both with the subjects and in the background.

Evaluation:

This image caught my eye mainly because of the tilted angle of the shot. It makes it more interesting than a straight on shot of the men. It shows a contrast between the background and puts the subject in a different light. I also like how the artist captured one man looking down while his hat covers some of his face while the other mans face is lit up and shows him glancing at the man on his left. Overall I think its a great shot that tells some sort of story that's up for interpretation to the viewer. While looking at the image I liked the idea of creating a background story for the two fancy dressed men in what looked like a locker room or a store in the background. I loved the black and white and the contrast shown and the uniqueness of the photograph.