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The Knockturnal: Naomi Ackie: ‘Clayface’ is ‘Somehow ...

Brand
The Knockturnal
Date

Oct 2026

Description

This editorial portrait series for The Knockturnal features actor Naomi Ackie in a sequence of highly stylized, cinematic compositions. Photographer Ty Chen leans into a chiaroscuro aesthetic, utilizing directional lighting and flash techniques to contrast rich textures—ranging from ornate metallic gold jewelry to layered pinstripe suiting and translucent plastics—against minimalist architectural backdrops. The project captures a range of theatrical personas, with fashion styling by Jason Rembert, hair styling by Marcia Hamilton, and makeup by Daniel Martin. The editorial emphasizes a moody, low-key lighting approach to frame the subject's expressive, direct gaze in a series of clean, vertical-format layouts.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Color
Jet Black
Context

Editorial

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