The photobook Sombra by Ruvén Afanador explores light and shadow through a distinctive visual approach that highlights contrasts and textures. The images delve into themes of presence and absence, capturing figures and forms at the edge of illumination to evoke a contemplative mood.

Afanador’s use of shadow serves not only as a compositional tool but also as a conceptual focus, challenging viewers to engage with the visual ambiguity and layered meanings within each frame. The 192-page collection provides a sustained meditation on shadow’s role in shaping perception and emotion across varied subjects.