pressure

The word “pressure” brings to mind many images, possibly ones of clammy skin and wide eyes, but saligia’s interpretation of the word may be expressive and haunting enough to become the archetype.
The Vision is completely clear, conveyed with such skillful attention to detail and general mastery of the technique of photography. The human face can emote a wide range of feeling, but to capture the raw feeling itself in a less-than-full face is a feat in itself.
By means of Technique, not only does the model look intense with piercing eyes and messy hair, but the darkness framing the face draws the viewer into the most poignant part: the eye. Too much shadow can take away from a portrait, but saligia employs the contrast of light and dark to emphasize and isolate the model’s features amidst the dark background.
The piece as a whole packs a heavy Impact, but we shouldn’t forget that the detail of each element presents its own impact on its own. The eye, the open mouth, and the mottled hair could each stand alone as individual photographs. The combination of such striking elements creates such unique eye-candy that will make your hair stand on end.