The man performing in a ritual theater had his face painted blue all over
Actors who had finished their performance were relaxing next to the temporary stage. There was a sense of harmony and calm among them, freed from the tension of their performance. I watched them and decided to take their picture.
The man in the photo was one of these actors. His face was painted blue and he had bold fake eyebrows. Another actor, whom I was allowed to photograph just a few moments ago, was wearing the same gaudy makeup. I suppose it is standard practice in such ritual theater to apply bright colors and distinctive decorations to the face.
We did not know the details of what kind of performance was being performed. But the gaudy makeup and the expressions on their faces suggested something more than mere acting. It was a space where sacredness and human enjoyment were strangely mixed. Perhaps that is the charm of ritual theater.
| May 2017 PEOPLE TAIWAN | |
| ACTOR EYEBROW FACE MAKEUP TAINAN |
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PHOTO DATA
No
10127
Shooting Date
Sep 2016
Posted On
May 2, 2017
Modified On
December 10, 2024
Place
Tainan, Taiwan
Genre
Portrait Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R II
Lens
SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA
