Red Eyes

Shibasish Saha

The sitter’s gaze is direct and very intense in this portrait, and the tight crop and near-black background add to this feeling of intensity. We love the muted colour palette and subtle lighting, and the way the rich red of the subject’s headscarf matches the hint of red in his bloodshot eyes. The warm colours of the headscarf also complement the cooler greens below, while both the scarves frame his face perfectly.