THEATRES OF UNEASE

Collaborative Editorial Zine, 2024

A woman in a black long-sleeve top and a long, flowing skirt standing against a warm-colored background with her arms crossed.
Young woman with dark hair in a braid wearing a vintage-style dress with sheer and brown fabric, standing against a plain background.
A woman in black clothing with flowing, sheer fabric in shades of brown and beige, swirling around her as she moves on a plain background.
A young woman sitting on the floor in a black dress with sheer fabric sleeves, wearing black heels, with a sheer cape or shawl draped over her shoulders, in a dimly lit environment.

Through styling, image making and atmospheric storytelling, I explored distorted aspects of human nature and emotional instability during moments of psychological transformation.

A woman standing outdoors at night, partially obscured by a sheer, reflective veil, wearing a light-colored dress with long sleeves and holding a corsage. She is positioned between two trees with dark, leafy background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top, leans on a wooden surface in a dimly lit room with reddish ambient lighting.
A young woman with black hair and light makeup sits against a bright orange background, wearing a black top and a colorful patterned skirt, looking slightly to the side.
A woman in a black dress with red lace details stands against a red background, with a red fabric draped around her head and arms in a dramatic pose.
A woman standing behind a tree at night, wearing a white sheer top and white pants, with dark hair and makeup.
A woman in a shimmering dress standing among trees at night, surrounded by dark greenery.

Creative Direction / Styling:

Haijia Gao

Photography:

Ziqing Di & C-June Sombatrongrong

Hair & Makeup:

Kiana Wong & Hsinyi Lin

Inspired by the theatrical and psychological qualities within the work of Alexander McQueen, this project explored emotional imbalance, psychological transformation and the fragile boundary between beauty and danger.

A woman with long dark hair and closed eyes, wearing a black and red outfit, poses against a red background with artistic makeup around her eye, creating a bold and creative visual effect.

Combining references from fashion, cinema and psychological horror, the project became an early exploration of emotionally driven narrative imagery and cinematic fashion storytelling.

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