Visual Elements: Gordon Parks

This photograph is by Gordon Parks. He uses texture and light quality in this photograph. The texture is in the lady's hair. Her hair is done in a unique design and when you look at it actually feels like you can touch it. Gordon also uses light in this picture. Her face is all black but her back is all bright, therefore it makes a strong contrast in light. The reason I chose this picture is because the texture and contrast of this picture make it so graphic, it looks like a drawing.
By John Spanier