Color: Dominated by a high-contrast palette of saturated reds, oranges, and deep blues/blacks, used in distinct geometric blocks or zones. This color blocking forms the compositional foundation and creates immediate visual impact. Colors feel symbolic and deliberate rather than naturalistic.
Lighting: Lighting within the photographic elements is often dramatic and well-defined (astronaut, woman), but the overall effect is controlled by the graphic composition. The flat color blocks negate naturalistic light logic, creating tension. Light is used strategically to highlight textures or integrate disparate elements across color fields.
Design Technique: A sophisticated form of digital collage or mixed media. Combines high-quality photographic elements (figures, objects like vinyl records, rocks) with bold, flat geometric shapes. Textures (canvas, fabric, noise) are often subtly overlaid to add depth or unify elements. Fragmentation (exploding vinyl, textured face) and surreal juxtapositions (Victorian attire with modern graphics, astronaut floating over color fields) are key techniques used to create conceptual intrigue and visual dynamism.