What an inspired background to choose for this black and white portrait. It becomes almost three dimensional. The subject's face is a swath across the dark canvas, just as the light colored curls cut through the sculpture's space. The subject's features are dark and echo the movement of the darker curls through the sculpture. The face and the artwork are complementary to one another in the image's space. I think the hint of softness helps with the integration of the organic with the inanimate. In your rich tones, all the elements vibrate in a pleasing visual rhythm.
