What does it mean to be ‘real’?

In an era of ever-increasing digitisation, augmentation, perfection, and polarisation, the obsession with ‘being real’ has reached dogmatic new heights.

‘Paradoxical Realities’ is a photographic study on confidence, closeness, and friendship.
Embellished with temporary tattoos taken directly from the cast’s personal BeReal accounts, the editorial seeks to express how our ‘realness’ has become an offering that we extend to those we feel deserve it, or those we would like to get closer to.