Haitian Fete Gede Ceremony in Dusseldorf Hall

Deep shadows cloak the interior of a ceremonial hall in Dusseldorf, pierced only by a sharp rim of twilight light outlining a figure from behind. The subject wears the stark white and black of a Baron Samedi costume, the fabric textured with folds and creases that catch the dim glow. Dramatic clouds visible through high windows cast shifting gray tones against the upper walls. Late spring greenery peeks through the glass, against the dark, heavy atmosphere inside. The figure stands still, a solid silhouette against the fading sky, with the rough texture of the costume hem resting on the polished floor.