Stripes

A close, frontal portrait of a Grevy zebra fills the frame with striking authority, its face centered so that the black-and-white striping becomes both pattern and structure. The sharply rendered muzzle, eyes, and furred ears stand out against a soft, nearly featureless background, giving the animal a sculptural presence. The work leans on crisp detail and strong tonal contrast rather than environmental context, turning a wildlife subject into an almost graphic study of rhythm, symmetry, and watchful stillness.