Underground 2000

"Underground" (2000) by Arsen Savadov is a photograph that depicts a scene of a burial within a cavernous underground space. The image captures the somber mood and solemnity of the event, showcasing the figures gathered around a body laid out on a wooden platform. The cavern's rough-hewn walls create a stark and austere backdrop, reinforcing the weight of the moment. Savadov's use of light and shadow adds depth to the image, highlighting the figures and the objects within the scene. The artwork provides a glimpse into the raw and intimate nature of mortality, and the ritualistic practices that surround it.