070 Shake seated in an oversized tailored suit and wide-leg trousers on a minimalist chair against a white studio backdrop.

Person with long dark hair wearing a pinstripe blazer posing against a grid of glass block windows for Present Space.

Portrait of 070 Shake with long dark curly hair wearing a tailored jacket against a white studio background.

070 Shake posing in an exaggerated oversized sculptural black jacket and jeans against a minimal white studio wall.

070 Shake standing against a white wall wearing an oversized dark navy coat and grey trousers next to a dirt bike.

070 Shake wearing a long navy blue coat and grey trousers seated on a black motorcycle against a plain white wall.

Black and white portrait of 070 Shake lying down wearing a pinstripe blazer with a small face tattoo against a white background.

Portrait of 070 Shake seated on a floor wearing a black varsity jacket and dark trousers for Present Space

Portrait of 070 Shake wearing a beige bomber jacket and maroon v-neck sweater against a white seamless background

Portrait of 070 Shake lying down wearing a striped jacket against a neutral studio backdrop

Portrait of 070 Shake resting head on crossed arms at a wooden table wearing a dark tailored blazer.

A person with long dark curly hair leaning over a wooden table, wearing a dark blazer.

Musician 070 Shake seated backwards on a chair wearing an exaggerated oversized dark puffer jacket and baggy washed grey jeans.

Present Space 070 Shake, To Be Free 2025

About

To Be Free is an editorial portrait series for Present Space featuring musician 070 Shake. The project leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilising soft natural light and a clean studio environment to document the artist through a range of tailored and oversized silhouettes. The imagery emphasises textural contrast and sculptural volume, with creative direction by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh. Photographed by Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-nti, the series incorporates both monochromatic and colour compositions, often employing analogue film techniques to capture a contemplative, direct tone. The production features styling by Britt Layton, hair by Hikaru, makeup by Lilly Pollan, set design by James Rene, and production by Wes Olson.