Bronze Medal in the category « Minimalism »

This series, "L.A. Minimal" explores the interplay of light, shadow, and form within the stark, unadorned beauty of black and white photography. My intention is to distill everyday scenes into their essential elements, revealing a quiet poetry in the overlooked. The subjects—a pair of seagulls mirrored on the reflective surface of the beach; the stark, geometric interruption of a diagonal wall slicing through a serene line of palm trees; a solitary cyclist navigating the stark white lines of an asphalt expanse; the abstract dance of sunlight and shadow within the mundane confines of a men's room; and the graphic poetry of agave shadows cast upon a textured stucco wall—are chosen for their inherent graphic qualities and the subtle narratives they suggest. I invite the viewer to engage more deeply with composition, texture, and contrast, finding a profound sense of presence and contemplation in these pared-down moments.