Issue South America

Sep 2025

Specimens is an editorial beauty series produced for Issue South America, exploring the intersection of organic life and cosmetic art. Photographer Jason Kim captures a collection of surreal still lifes and portraits that juxtapose luxury makeup products with live insects and delicate specimens. The series leans into a high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing macro lenses and precise studio lighting to highlight intricate textures. Featuring models Weiyi Fang, Nyangath Lual, and Antonia El Ghali, the project emphasizes graphic, avant-garde beauty looks. The execution relies on tactile styling, with makeup artist Sophia Sinot delivering metallic pigments and rhinestone applications, while hair stylist Ruby Howes rounds out the visual identity through sleek, structural hair designs.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Cosmetics

Editorial