This imposing piece, part of a collection of conceptual self-portraits, is a creation of profound psychological depth. In this studio work, the artist employs performative portraiture to subtly stage the invisible boundaries and tensions between submission and domination through body language. The composition is notable for its depiction of a human figure kneeling and curled up in the center of an opulent classical bed adorned with intricate Baroque reliefs. As the figure turns its back to the viewer in an act of intimate surrender, the strong overhead light filtering through a paneed window in the background creates a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The artist explores the intersection between submission and domination with this set of photographs.For this series the artist explores the moment when nature in animal form intertwines with the human form, there you can learn true balance. -In this series the artist studies the balance between figurative photography.
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Conceptual Figurative Photography - Untitled Sepia, 2023. By Ricky Cohete
Untitled, 2023 Sepia
From the series Leather and Skin
Archival Pigment print
Dimensions: 30 H x 20 W in.
Edition of 13
Unframed
Ricky Cohete was born in a coastal city in Ecuador, but mainly, grew up in Miami. Lately, he has self-published a photography book that included: short poems and sketches titled “Blanco”.

















