"Life of the Party focuses on style experimentation with texture and colour, and the creation of a sense of youthful exuberance with a darker, nearly post-apocalyptic undertone. This project was inspired by the overdone and stale, yet jarringly viral, "downtown girl" fad. We see the world silently crumbling around her, but she continues to consume and she continues to put on a show.
"These images were created with a combination of photography, generative AI, and mixed media techniques. In post-production, I seek to further emphasise my classic other-wordly aesthetic; the message is ironic as I undoubtedly rely on technology in my practice.
My work tends to explore stereotypes and criticise trends, creating surrealistic images that reflect my understanding of the modern world. I am drawn to portrayals of femininity and often ask myself how I can either emphasize or contradict traditional views of gender and beauty. All featured garments are pulled from local up-and-coming designers based in Vancouver, Canada."
@ashleyhilbers
Credits:
Photography, creative direction, and styling: Ashley Hilbers (@ashleyhilbers)
Model: Gankal Sally (@gankal.sally)
Makeup artist: Jenna Tam (@makeupbyjenz)
Garments: HAZI HAUS (@hazihaus) and SuGolden Design (@sugolden.design)
Companies
Dazed Media
- Publishing