Every Bite
This series explores combines surrealism, futuristic elements and experimental photography, with influences from Black culture. I wanted to incorporate elements of Black identity, expression and representation while exploring the beauty and richness of dark skin.
My role: Concept development, creative direction, photographer, styling, composition, lighting and image editing.
The moment food
arrives at the table, something begins to happen. There is the anticipation
before the first bite, the excitement of finally tasting what is in front of you. Flavours unfold, textures meet and your senses begin to
react. Even something as
familiar as spaghetti can become an unfamiliar experience. Every bite and swallow creates a
different sensation, triggering memories, emotions and physical responses that
move through the body.
The strong contrasts, glossy textures and close-up perspective create an intimate yet mysterious atmosphere. By bringing together human features, technological details, electrical wires and natural materials, I created a visual contrast between the organic and artificial. The overall aesthetic is unconventional, futuristic and surreal, bringing together cultural expression and imaginative storytelling.
My concept explores the relationship between humans, technology and the unexpected by transforming an ordinary everyday activity into something surreal and unfamiliar. I wanted to create a tech humanoid eating electrical wires with wooden chopsticks, turning a familiar eating ritual into something unusual and mysterious. By hiding what is on the plate, I wanted to trigger curiosity and encourage the viewer to question what they are seeing, leaving room for their imagination to complete the story. I also wanted to challenge the perception of black, not as an absence of light or something associated with shadows, but as something bright, energetic and full of life. Through lighting, reflections, unusual perspectives and contrasting elements, I experimented with how different materials and details could come together to create a character with its own world. The headphones suggest that he is immersed in his own thoughts and music, while the close-up camera angle brings the viewer directly into his personal space. My process involved experimenting with composition, light, textures and unexpected combinations to turn an ordinary photograph into a surreal visual story that invites people to look twice.