Chairs
Photographer: Anyo
1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?
Breaking was my first passion, and it continues to shape the way I think and create—both as a photographer and as a filmmaker. It’s through breaking that I’ve come to understand life in terms of movement, music, color, and community. These elements are at the core of how I approach every creative project.
2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?
Much of my work is rooted in collaboration, often leading to unexpected and compelling results. I intentionally weave elements of breaking into everything I do—whether it’s product photography, editorial work, or music videos. Movement and color are central themes, helping to bring energy and emotion into each frame.
3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?
One of the most challenging and rewarding projects I’ve worked on was with Fujifilm, where I explored the intersection between breaking and traditional sports—an especially timely concept given breaking’s inclusion in the Olympics. We shot breakers in locations typically reserved for athletes in sports like boxing and track and field. The process was unpredictable: rough floors, limited time on location, and the need to constantly adapt. But it taught me to embrace uncertainty, lean into spontaneity, and remain agile—creatively and logistically—no matter the circumstance.
4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?
I don’t claim that my work is groundbreaking, but I do believe it’s honest. It’s a true reflection of who I am. Only in recent years have I learned to genuinely trust my vision and my process. When I create something I’m proud of, that’s what matters most. And if others connect with it, that’s a bonus I’m incredibly grateful for.
5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you've set for your artistic career in the coming years?
Ultimately, my goal is simple: to keep creating work I’m passionate about and to inspire others—not necessarily through the message or the image itself, but through the act of creating freely and authentically. I also hope to collaborate more with people and brands that genuinely resonate with my work and creative values.
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Chairs, inspired by the Chair Freeze in breaking—a move where a dancer balances low to the ground on one hand. The idea explores the contrast between fluid, dynamic movement and the rigidity of an unmoving object, examining how a breaker interacts with something still and structured.
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Makeup Artist: Lynnea Burns
Wardrobe Stylist: Kosi Eze
Assistant: Carter Gallie
Creative Director: Mecayla Slaviero
Assistant: Delanyo Amet
Photographer: Anyo
art buyer: Shawn De Ocampo
Model: Phil Wizard
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