Object Translations

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Object Translations

A black feather-trimmed evening bag.
Feather bagVolume · Texture · Drama
Behind the translation

I echoed the bag’s full, feathery bottom and its minimal, empty strap, and wanted to play on that contrast and shape in my translation. The volume of the outfit lessens as you move from the skirt to the head.

A disco ball.
Disco BallPerspective · Energy · Bold Colors
Behind the translation

I wanted to capture the object image’s saturated, bold colors, the upward perspective of looking at a disco ball on the ceiling, and its reflectiveness. A direct look into the camera evokes staring into a mirror—or into the disco ball itself.

A Tiffany and Co. vintage paperweight.
Tiffany & Co. Vintage PaperweightElegance · Color · Restraint
Behind the translation

For Tiffany & Co., I focused on the iconic blue and the simplicity of the design. The oversized shirt brings the color into the styling, while white heels, gold jewelry, and a clean setting reflect the brand’s understated elegance.

A pale pink Louboutin handbag.
Louboutin Floral HandbagPastel · Structure · Softness
Behind the translation

Drawing on the colors of the bag, I focused on the contrast between its structured shape and the softness of the floral design, bringing those elements together through the styling. The close-ups emphasize the delicate quality of the colors and details.

A pink Sharpie highlighter.
Sharpie HighlighterColor · Contrast · Sharp Lines
Behind the translation

The pink heels pick up the highlighter’s color; the white blazer, black cube, and crisp shadows give the portrait its graphic feel. The idea was to draw out a corporate, focused, attention-to-detail feeling.

A black and white floral heel.
Floral HeelContrast · Femininity · Structure
Behind the translation

For the floral heel, I translated the shoe’s black-and-white contrast through the styling. The structured white dress reflects its clean silhouette, while the black floral choker mirrors the flower at the front of the shoe.

A vintage table lamp.
Vintage lampShape · Colors · Light
Behind the translation

I translated not only the colors of the overall image and lamp, but also the rounded, unusual standing shape of the lamp, and a downward gaze inspired by the downward direction of the shade.

A pale yellow lemonade pitcher.
Lemonade PitcherSoftness · Curvature · Grace
Behind the translation

For the lemonade pitcher, I focused on translating its shape through the body. The quiet, elegant pose reflects the pitcher’s silhouette, while the swoop of hair directly mirrors the curve of the handle.

A bronze slingback heel.
Bronze HeelSubtlety · Elegance · Stillness
Behind the translation

For the bronze shoe, I wanted to highlight the simplicity of the object. Turning the face away reflects the simplicity of the low heel, while the draped back of the dress mirrors the shoe’s slingback strap.

Each concept begins with an object and translates its color, shape, texture, or character into a human-form editorial portrait. Explore the complete series below.