The close up used in this shot allows the viewer to fully see the stitching on the subjects lip and this gives the image a more disturbing appearance than some of the other images in the series as the wounds appear to much more raw when seen from a close angle. It would have been interesting to explore macro work in this series as it would have given a more detailed image of the subjects lips.
This image has a more dynamic composition than the image prior due to the way that use of the subjects hand making a "ssshhhing" motion in front of the subjects face. This motion gives the image a more emotive appearance due to the connotations of secrecy linked to a finger to the lips whether it be self imposed secrecy or forced secrecy and oppression.
This image appeals to me because of the sinister connotations of the subjects head being bent in an unnatural manner. This sinister appearance is further shown through the use of soft yet directional lighting and a black background which creates a stark sense of contrast between the subjects skin and the background when combined with reduced saturation in the image this effect gives the subject a somewhat sickly appearance.
The symmetrical appearance of this image as well as the subjects deadpan expression gives the image a striking and uniform appearance. The use of the stitched lips gives the image a more sinister appearance however and inflicts a sense of fear upon the viewer as the deadpan expression makes it appear that the subject is looking directly at and through the viewer in an detached and subhuman manner.
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