Sixteen Journal: Cinema Issue

Apr 2025

Sixteen Journal explores the intersection of editorial portraiture and theatrical art in its Cinema Issue. Photographed by Joe Lai, the series channels a moody, high-contrast aesthetic that leans into cinematic tropes through intimate, close-up framing and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting. The feature brings together a gritty, analogue-inspired visual language, utilizing deep shadows and grainy textures to define the editorial composition. The project relies on the distinct creative collaboration between hair stylist Tai Cheung and makeup artist Cécile Paravina, whose work anchors the intense, character-driven narrative across all featured portraits.

Editorial, Monochrome, Horizontal

Editorial