‘Dream World’ Explores Alternate Imagined Universes

Dream World is a photo collection of alternate imagined universes. It aims to paint a picture of a reality that is alternatively felt with brighter and more vivid expressions. Dream World comes from a place of ordinary monotony and creates an expansive atmosphere for different possible realities and narratives. It is a collection for curiosity and imagination, where social constructs do not exist. 

Anna Divinagracia is a director and photographer based in Baltimore City. She was born in Davao City, Philippines and later moved to Baltimore as an immigrant at the age of 12. Through her shared experiences in both cities, she paints a picture narrative of the two cultures that shaped her reality. By blending elements of portraiture, fashion, and fine art photography, her photos tell a story of an alternate world of softness and vulnerability free from the confines of social constructs.

“My inspiration for this collection is heavily influenced by my best friends, whom I have been working with on these photos. Their imagination and creativity helped create alternate worlds that are more colorful and vivid than the reality of 2020. Throughout working with them, we were able to create sets that were otherworldly. The goal is to tell stories that are not bound by the ordinary experience.”

Femi

Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes

Model: Femi @femithealchemist

Creative Direction & Styling: Femi

Wardrobe: @blvrrbyfemi

Jewelry: @pompo.ai and @klesstativ 

Set Design: Malissa Wilkins @afrovelvet 

Make-up: @vc.gomes

Photography: Anna Divinagracia @divinagracia.aa

Johnny

Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes

Model: @gentlejohnnny

Creative direction & Styling: @gentlejohnnny

Set Design: Anna Divinagracia 

Set Assist & Lighting: @themindofb_ 

Photography: Anna Divinagracia

Micha 

Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes
Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes

Model: Micha @mxroti

Make-up: @naima.izm

Hair: Micha

Set Design: Malissa Wilkins 

Set Assist: @themindofb_

Creative Direction: Anna Divinagracia 

Photography: Anna Divinagracia

Velvet

Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes
Dream World is a photo collection by Anna Divinagracia of alternate imagined universes.

Model: Velvet @afrovelvet

Set Design: Malissa Wilkins @afrovelvet 

Stylist: Malissa Wilkins

Wardrobe: Malissa Wilkins

Photography: Anna Divinagracia @divinagracia.aa

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