Split Photo and Cut-Paper Poster

Create an editorial art poster based on the reference photo with a strict vertical 3:4 composition, split horizontally into two equal halves. Upper Half: Preserve the reference photo's subject, facial features, pose, textures, and natural lighting with subtle editorial color grading. Maintain subject authenticity without distortion. Lower Half: Reinterpret the main subject into a minimalist cut-paper collage using simplified silhouettes, geometric cutout shapes, layered paper textures, and subtle paper grain. Eliminate unnecessary background elements while retaining the subject's recognizable silhouette and form. Composition & Layout: Split color-field layout featuring near-white negative space above and a solid-color base spanning the lower width. Position the subject near the dividing line with clean horizontal edges and asymmetrical visual balance. Color & Texture: Extract 2–4 dominant colors from the reference photo and convert them into a refined, soft pastel palette. Use handcrafted paper edges and depth achieved through overlapping flat layers rather than realistic shadows or perspective. Typography: Minimal, elegant editorial text reading "[EDITORIAL ESSENCE]" placed discreetly in the negative space or along the outer margins. Style: High-end art magazine aesthetic blending realistic photography, paper cutout art, and modernist graphic design. Avoid clutter, heavy gradients, 3D effects, and cartoon styles.