Camera model:     Canon EOS 6D

F-stop:                     f/3.2

Exposure time:      1/125 sec.

ISO speed:              ISO – 100

Focal length:           85mm

Light setup:             Two continuous light with one strobe

Artistic Description: “Anchored in Agony”

“Anchored in Agony” is a haunting black-and-white photograph that captures the enduring legacy of slavery, both physical and mental. The image features a female talent dressed as a slave, with a massive metal anchor-like shackle around her neck and chains extending to her hands. Her face contorts in pain, vividly expressing the torment and despair of bondage. The monochromatic tones evoke the olden era, emphasizing the historical context while highlighting the timelessness of the struggle. The stark composition and dramatic lighting accentuate the brutal weight of the anchor and the raw emotion in her expression. “Anchored in Agony” serves as a poignant reminder that, although the physical chains have been broken, the psychological remnants of slavery persist. It compels viewers to reflect on the ongoing fight against mental slavery and the resilience required to overcome it.