The 24-year-old photographer, visual artist and an overall shining ray of talent has a way of turning raw pictures into mesmerizing art. ` Dotkidchavy‘s great eye easily transforms black bodies, often paired with nature in the background to a higher magical form of life. He mixes vibrant colours with dark skin, creating a rich contrast…
‘Yellow is proven to psychologically lift our spirits and self-esteem, bringing confidence and optimism ‘ – Mahaneela You’re probably familiar with the ‘ black girl in yellow ’ hashtag. As summer is fast approaching, it’s no doubt your Instagram feed will be filled with everyone in yellow. The hashtag developed during the ‘melanin popping ‘…
22-year-old fashion communication and styling student, Chanel Baker is using fashion and photography to explore masculinity. Her project ‘ Masculinity in the Gay Black scene’ aims to challenge the stigma of being black and gay. [Jordan Calver-Moise taken by Chanel Baker] Despite it being 2018, being gay within the black community continues to be challenging.…
#WelcomeToTottenham The Five Miles x Welcome To Tottenham project marks a new glance at the area of Tottenham and North London as a whole. Located within the London borough of Haringey, Tottenham has been perceived as a notorious area & has been tainted due to it’s controversial past. The investment into the area due to…
Sitting in the Livity Offices in Brixton South London, I’m meeting up with Yasmine Trent the twenty one year old up & coming Photographer and Model Scout making waves in the creative industries. Best known for her Portrait Shots, Yasmine has become infamous for her intimate photography that not only looks incredible but also sets…
This young, stylish and ambitious photographer/blogger personifies 2017. With over 75 thousand followers on Instagram and an equally impressive amount of Twitter followers, Dazhane Leah has built a powerful brand centred on being and expressing herself. Her photography project ‘Afro Bloomin’ was featured on BBC and was all about “empowering and celebrating black people and…
The eclectic vibes of Chelsea are balanced with the abundance of Art students and Art critics (well self-claimed critics) and the subtle hustle and bustle of commuters. The Tate Britain is home to some of the most accredited pieces of Art work and it is known for its ever-changing exhibitions ranging in several different mediums…
In this new series “Spotlight”, we be will shedding light on some of the unsung heroes from the culture. At the very heart of the UK creative scene there are many multi-talented and strong-willed individuals executing ideas everyday and spearheading the movement. These super heroes stem from all walks of life and occupy different creative…