KOEBE

Inspired by the term ‘ugly beauty’ - a trend gaining popularity daily over social media platforms - ‘Koebe’ is an editorial challenging conventional beauty. A theme which is prevalent throughout my work, and is explored here through exaggerating distorted facial expressions and ‘awkward’ poses. In addition, my work often is inspired by streetwear brands and the community surrounding it. I believe it is important to have a strong visual identity throughout your work, so the styling of this editorial combines high fashion, with street style. I explored this further through the editorial’s art direction by not only choosing a more informal font, but also by creating the black and white background which to me takes quite an artist form (art and street is something I feel goes hand in hand).