BARBIECORE

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Fabiana Nunes, Switzerland
• Date of Photograph
  2024
• Studio
  Fabiana Nunes

A captivating exploration of beauty, identity, and empowerment inspired by Pat McGrath's makeup and the whimsical world of Barbie.

Sara is portrayed as the epitome of doll-like perfection, residing in her idyllic pink world. However, when she ventures into the harsh realities of the real world, she is confronted with a stark contrast to her fantasy realm - a world plagued by conflict, environmental degradation, disease, poverty, and societal disillusionment. Rejecting the narrow confines of conventional beauty and femininity, she embraces her true self without reservation or apology.