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Artist Bio

    Michael Kenneth is a fashion photographer and stylist. They are actively working on a BFA in Photography and related media with a minor in Fashion History, Theory, and Culture at the Fashion Institute of Technology. They focus on individuals with a wide range of looks, from traditional goth to high fashion. Michael has displayed work at the Museum at FIT exhibition titled “This Must Be the Place.” They have won 2nd place at the SkillsUSA National Photography Competition, awards at the Suffolk Community College Photography Competition, and the Parrish Art Museum. Along with this photography work, Michael has styled for PRIMADONA magazine and GRGJNA Studios Fashion show, as well as style interning under Angie Hines and Felicia Disalvo.


Artist Statement


    I am an NYC-based editorial photographer and stylist who collaborates with young aspiring models and internet personalities, specifically with maximalist taste, focusing on fusing punk and couture fashion with an individual's style. I work with people whose appearance spans from hardcore goth-punk to high fashion. I explore the world through an esoteric view, with a focus on highlighting a mix of my own grunge style with popular media, such as high fashion brands. I reference designers like  Vivienne Westwood, Rick Owens, and Jean-Paul Gaultier in collaboration with music artists such as Doja Cat and Billie Eilish. I strive to create editorial work that pushes people to reject conventionality and to dress in ways that truly express the inner workings of their individual minds. I push this through my work by creative directing every shoot, doing almost everything from wardrobe, hairstyling, and makeup myself, making it as individualistic as possible. I also fully manage and curate personal pages, creating social media content centered around myself and my taste in a way that is marketable to young audiences.  My goal is to shoot for brands and magazines that I reference not only in my photography and styling work but also in my intense wardrobe—with similar influences to my work. I aspire that one day, my work will be on the front cover.