Selena Liu, Set Designer, New York

Description

This portrait features a Black man in his 30s with a short beard, seated on a brown leather armchair against a neutral background. He wears a loose, unbuttoned light blue and white striped long-sleeve shirt draped over his shoulders, paired with dark grey textured trousers. A delicate gold chain necklace rests on his chest. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of his clothing and the leather chair. The image was captured by photographer Claudio Robles for the them.us June 2025 project, with fashion styling by Marcus Allen and set design by Laura Costa and Selena Liu.