Artist Statement
This photo series draws from my experience growing up in a predominantly conservative and suburban setting as someone, who came to express their identity through clothing and fashion. My aim for the project is to effectively capture the enchanting aspects that lie within the ordinary facets of suburban living.
This photo series delves into groups of friends as they navigate their daily routines in a suburban setting. The collection of images blend fictional elements with autobiographical ones, and draws from my own personal experiences of growing up in a suburban environment. I've been contemplating the intriguing link between location and creativity. While suburbs have often been perceived as lacking inspiration, I've worked to transform this seemingly mundane backdrop into the stage for a compelling narrative. The series is envisioned as a sequence of stills extracted from a play, where the audience is introduced to a diverse set of models and subsequently witnesses their interactions unfold across various scenes.
The essence of this series is rooted in authentic tales from my own neighbourhood, alongside imaginative scenarios that have occupied my thoughts since childhood. While the images carry the appearance of candid shots with very natural movement, each and every one was meticulously planned to convey a specific narrative. The series consists of multiple large group scenes, capturing everyday interactions, moments, and memories within the suburban landscape. I’ve complemented these group scenes with many intimate portraits of each of the models.
Creative Team
Styled by @wakeupsuky + @goesmiss1ng
Models: @wakeupsuky @goesmiss1ng @caitlin.graham1 @mp3zee @humbletigre @shae7ynn @arjunkxlra @sittin90utside @jahrellteodoro @sittin90utside @aikotomic @mex4ki @carboncopy.v1
Assisted by @tory1863 @caitlin.graham1