Sam Dobrow’s black and white portrait “Enlightenment” has been selected by the Gallerium Art curators for participation in the Portraits exhibition. Gallerium Art exhibitions create showcasing opportunities for prominent visual artists worldwide. The Portraits exhibition runs August 24 – October 24 on the Biafarin exhibition platform.
About “Enlightenment”
“Enlightenment” is a captivating 16×20 photograph that portrays the profound journey of emerging from darkness into light. This dramatic black-and-white portrait captures a woman’s serene expression, her head gracefully tilted backward with eyes open, suggesting a deep sense of contemplation and tranquility. Her hands are elegantly positioned, one raised above her head and the other near her shoulder, infusing the image with a delicate sense of grace and movement.
The extraordinary interplay of light and shadow in this photograph emphasizes the intricate contours of her facial features and arms, creating a striking high-contrast effect. The light source, uniquely positioned from a skylight above, casts an ethereal glow, symbolizing life and spirituality emerging from the void. This portrayal conjures an intense connection to the light, serving as a metaphor for enlightenment and the beauty found in the journey from darkness to illumination. The composition exudes an aura of ethereal beauty and emotional depth, inviting viewers to reflect on their own path towards spiritual awakening.
Welcome to my world of fine art photography. Please take your time and browse through my many galleries. I have a diverse collection of beautiful photographic art. All my artwork begins in the camera before making its journey through my imagination where I process the image into something beautiful and sometimes quite surreal.