Rude Harmony
Photographer: Winston Sussens
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Shot on a mountainside in the aftermath of a wildfire, ‘Rude Harmony’ depicts Antonia Julies as a voyager on terra incognita, boldly navigating a desolate landscape.
The idea of a voyage is strongly rooted in masculine and capitalist notions of exploitation and domination. Using sci-fi as a tool of subversion—in the vein of writer Ursula Le Guin—this series projects an alternative vision which embraces harmony and renewal. Lost but not helpless, Julies’ relationship to the landscape is of a quest for understanding, a vulnerable search for belonging.
Perhaps she can be seen as the first blade of grass which stubbornly pushes its way to the surface long after the fire has died.
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Agency: Hero Creative management
Makeup Artist: Richard Wilkinson
Model Management: Kult South Africa
Assistant: Ben Mall
Model: Antonia Julies
Wardrobe Stylist: Liam Cowie
Photographer: Winston Sussens
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Archival custom made by Stiaan Louw
Corset suit by Rich Mnisi
Dress and waistcoat by Daisie Jo
Dress by Arto Eksteen; Skirt by Masango; Custom headpiece by Nicola West
Dress by JKSN, STATES; Jacket by Kade at Stylists Own
Dress vintage by Oscar de la Renta; Coat by Kade at Stylists Own
Jacket by Daisie Jo; Trousers by Kade
Trousers by Josquin du Toit; Hat by Crystal Birch Hats; Gloves by Kade at Stylists Own