Schism
collaboration between Brendan Brooks and Tania Smyk
An exploration of kitsch and decay amongst modern day standards of beauty. Inspired by the East-West Schism, this series juxtaposes metropolitan harshness with an airy, soothing environment.
Photographer, stylist, prop designer, editor: Tania Smyk (co-producer)
Set designer, image and lighting tech: Brendan Brooks (co-producer)
Modeling: Lydia Prendergast, Juliet Nelson, Zanaisha White, Precious Wilson
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