This photograph, titled Half-Hearted, is a study in both form and feeling. At first glance it presents a striking black-and-white portrait, but look closer, and the body itself becomes emblematic—the curve of the shoulder and back, framed by the jacket, shapes a half-heart. It’s a subtle geometry, one you might only notice after lingering, and that discovery is part of the work’s power.
ARTWORK OVERVIEW
The title is a deliberate play on dual meaning. “Half-hearted” usually suggests a lack of commitment, and the portrait can be read that way: a subject not giving themselves fully—half-present, half-absent. The turned pose, the withheld gaze, even the hand resting against the chin all feel suspended between tension and release. Yet the body itself tells another story. The curve of the bare shoulder flowing into the back, framed by the leather jacket, forms the outline of a heart that is open on one side. It’s a subtle shape, but once seen, it locks the composition into place.
The print’s tonal control—soft gradations of skin, the velvety blacks of the jacket, the brightness of the background—adds sculptural weight to the image, while the restrained pose sustains a mood of quiet contemplation.
For collectors,Half-Hearted offers more than surface elegance. It is a portrait that carries a symbol within the body itself, binding subject and metaphor in one gesture. Its strength lies in that duality: an image that draws you in with clarity and form, then lingers through the discovery of its hidden heart.
DETAILS
Printed on professional matte paper that offers a smooth, non-reflective surface that emphasizes subtle tones and fine detail. Resistant to glare and fingerprints, matte prints are ideal for works that invite close, contemplative viewing and a timeless, tactile finish.
SPECIFICATIONS
Print Quality Level: Silver
Paper type: Matte, 190g
Printed Image Size: 30×42cm
Passepartout: Acid-free, 40×50cm (with 26×36cm window)
Frame size (Incl. Passepartout): 40×50cm
Framing: Ships unframed, ready for you to add a frame of your own choice.
This photograph, titled Half-Hearted, is a study in both form and feeling. At first glance it presents a striking black-and-white portrait, but look closer, and the body itself becomes emblematic—the curve of the shoulder and back, framed by the jacket, shapes a half-heart. It’s a subtle geometry, one you might only notice after lingering, and that discovery is part of the work’s power.
ARTWORK OVERVIEW
The title is a deliberate play on dual meaning. “Half-hearted” usually suggests a lack of commitment, and the portrait can be read that way: a subject not giving themselves fully—half-present, half-absent. The turned pose, the withheld gaze, even the hand resting against the chin all feel suspended between tension and release. Yet the body itself tells another story. The curve of the bare shoulder flowing into the back, framed by the leather jacket, forms the outline of a heart that is open on one side. It’s a subtle shape, but once seen, it locks the composition into place.
The print’s tonal control—soft gradations of skin, the velvety blacks of the jacket, the brightness of the background—adds sculptural weight to the image, while the restrained pose sustains a mood of quiet contemplation.
For collectors,Half-Hearted offers more than surface elegance. It is a portrait that carries a symbol within the body itself, binding subject and metaphor in one gesture. Its strength lies in that duality: an image that draws you in with clarity and form, then lingers through the discovery of its hidden heart.
DETAILS
Printed on professional matte paper that offers a smooth, non-reflective surface that emphasizes subtle tones and fine detail. Resistant to glare and fingerprints, matte prints are ideal for works that invite close, contemplative viewing and a timeless, tactile finish.
SPECIFICATIONS
Print Quality Level: Silver
Paper type: Matte, 190g
Printed Image Size: 30×42cm
Passepartout: Acid-free, 40×50cm (with 26×36cm window)
Frame size (Incl. Passepartout): 40×50cm
Framing: Ships unframed, ready for you to add a frame of your own choice.
