to Malevich
to Malevich
Purpose of the Photoshoot: To create a visual statement inspired by Suprematism and the formal minimalism of Kazimir Malevich. The project explores the relationship between the human figure, geometry, and light as tools of artistic expression in contemporary photography.
Concept: The central elements of the composition are a white mask and a white kimono worn by the model. The identity is intentionally removed — instead of a portrait, we see form, silhouette, and surface. The model’s poses are static and geometric: sharp angles, straight lines, verticals, and diagonals that reference Malevich’s graphic language. The set includes objects in the shapes of a sphere, cube, and cylinder, which interact with the body and light as independent visual elements. These basic forms serve as structural symbols — the foundation of Suprematist composition.
Lighting & Technique: Four light sources were used: One directed at the model, illuminating only half of the figure, creating a visual split and sculptural depth; Two lights with red filters cast onto the background, generating dynamic color tension; A fourth light serves as a soft fill, minimal and neutral. The composition relies on contrast, clarity of form, and a graphic approach to space and lighting.
Styling: The white kimono and white mask remove personal features, turning the model into a visual figure — a symbol rather than a character. The color palette is strictly limited to white, black, red, and gray. Shapes are pure, yet symbolically loaded.
Result: A series of 10–12 conceptual photographs, suitable for exhibitions, fine art portfolios, or publication in art media. The project explores the legacy of Suprematism in visual art, experimentation with lighting and form, and a formal approach to the body as structure