French set designer, Justine Ponthieux, followed a double course in fine arts between France, beaux-arts de Paris and ACCD in Los Angeles. During that time she experimented in multiple fields from sculpture techniques, modeling carving and casting, to drawing and paintings. The multiplicity of skills and the love of decorative art brought her to set design. Justines flair for set design is developed through her iconographic research and studio time enabling her to be continuously innovative. Aside from her set design practice, Justine Ponthieux continues to develop a body of work in drawings, sculpture and paintings. She exhibits her work in multiple galleries, most recently at Galerie Mansart (2021) and High art in Paris (2020). She works alongside photographers such as; Julien Martinez Leclerc, Luis Alberto Rodriguez and Johnny Dufort.

SPACEBY16 Buiten Street, Cape Town, South Africa 22nd September – 22 October

Terminal 27, 8271 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA 22nd September - 18 October

Dan Martensen’s fashion and portrait photographs have an aesthetic of natural beauty. Often photographing on location and in rural environments, Martensen’s relaxed and collaborative approach creates images of genuine ease and spontaneity.Martensen studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design and brings the qualities of an observational photographer- finding meaning within the scenarios that unfold in front of his camera- to his work.

29th August - 4th September 2021

Jupiter Gallery, 3 Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall

Thursday 19th August, 2021 // 6pm-10pm

Venice Art Crawl - James' Beach - 60 N Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Working with a multidisciplinary practice and a foundation in textile design, the New Zealand born, New York based artist’s approach to image making balances raw sensibility with editorially inspired composition. Themes explore aspects of identity, youth culture and performance while simultaneously orchestrating a seamless connection between allure and ease.

“I find beauty in all its facets. My work is about showcasing different forms of beauty that I believe our society could do a better job of representing. We are so different, and I think it is especially important to show this in the world of fashion. I follow this principle when I cast models and also by exploring my own origins and identity.” – Nadine Ijewere

Opening 29.05.21 at C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22–24, 10623 Berlin

Italian-born Julia Noni, found her passion for photography while studying visual arts in Düsseldorf. The graphic elegance, and attention to the subtleties of human gesture that have been manifest in her fashion imagery since are grounded in her multidisciplinary understanding of visual culture. 

With her talent for choreographing of her subjects’ movement, and refined visual understanding of architectural and pictorial space, she constructs distinctive characters, narratives and a sense of place within her imagery.

Mila grew up between London, Oslo, and Connecticut.

Her narrative-based approach relies on meticulous research with a wide range of influences and imagery such as mundane daily happenstances, building sites, b movies, and paintings. 

Simplicity, grace, strength and movement are recurring themes that show themselves in Jessica Willis’ work. Her experience in costume design and years working behind the scenes in the music industry inform an understanding of the body in 360 degrees.

The fluctuation of time and reappearance of themes, materials and shapes are a creative preoccupation in her practice. These ideas paired with consistent technical precision make her work both singular, extremely relevant and timeless in the cultural and visual landscape of the present moment.

Davey Adesida is a New York based photographer. Born and raised on a farm in Nigeria, Davey grew up surrounded by nature, and fascinated by his father’s collection of classic old films and vinyl. Davey’s peaceful upbringing was instrumental in developing his eye and aesthetic, his imagery is quietly elegant and encourages the viewer to stop and take a moment to pause and reflect. 

Markn is a London based photographer and director. His images explore themes surrounding intimacy, loneliness, progression and celebrate inclusivity and diversity.