Kanya Iwana
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Kanya Iwana is an Indonesian born photographer and director working in Los Angeles and New York City. She is a storyteller first, painting romantic and dream-like imageries while communicating powerful, introspective messages. She is also the creative director, photographer, and creator of the ‘I Don’t Fit In’ photo series, highlighting marginalized voices through authenticity and self-reflection. Publications include i-D, Vogue, PAPER, and W Magazine.
"I didn't want to romanticize New York City in a typical way because let's be real, that place is disgusting - BEAUTIFULLY disgusting, though. It's breathtaking, in the most complex way.
We shot this at the projects in Harlem. I wanted to paint the exteriors of New York the way I've always seen it and the way I've experienced it. I know a lot of people who have struggled and are struggling in the city that constantly rejects them, yet they are the strongest people I know. I wanted to show strength, beauty, and perseverance in these images. I hope that this work speaks to others."
CREDITS:
Photographer & Creative Director: Kanya Iwana / @kanyaiwana
Key Stylist: Dina Vibes @dinavibes
MUA: Naura Rey / @theupdo
Styling Assistant: Lana / @canttouchthisstyle
Set Assistant: Olivia Castriota / @oliviacastriota - Chandler Truelove-Pearis / @chan_truelove
Models: Paix Robinson / @artvomit - Megan Gabrielle / @megangabriellle
"I didn't want to romanticize New York City in a typical way because let's be real, that place is disgusting - BEAUTIFULLY disgusting, though. It's breathtaking, in the most complex way.
We shot this at the projects in Harlem. I wanted to paint the exteriors of New York the way I've always seen it and the way I've experienced it. I know a lot of people who have struggled and are struggling in the city that constantly rejects them, yet they are the strongest people I know. I wanted to show strength, beauty, and perseverance in these images. I hope that this work speaks to others."
CREDITS:
Photographer & Creative Director: Kanya Iwana / @kanyaiwana
Key Stylist: Dina Vibes @dinavibes
MUA: Naura Rey / @theupdo
Styling Assistant: Lana / @canttouchthisstyle
Set Assistant: Olivia Castriota / @oliviacastriota - Chandler Truelove-Pearis / @chan_truelove
Models: Paix Robinson / @artvomit - Megan Gabrielle / @megangabriellle
