Glowing Diffuser in Mostar Barber Station

A soft white glow emanates from a small diffuser resting on a stainless steel tray. The tray sits on a dark countertop beneath a row of round mirror bulbs that cast a cool, stark fluorescent light across the room. Late autumn is visible through the bare branches of trees outside the window, their silhouettes sharp against the pre-dawn gray sky. Muted reflections of the bulbs stretch along the polished floor, creating long, distorted lines of light. The stainless surfaces gleam with a cold, industrial sheen, against the warm plastic of the diffuser. One towel hangs folded neatly beside the equipment, waiting for the day's first appointment.