Photography | Black Rorem

These photographs will represent conceptual horror movie scenes and will include common items that are universally known amongst the Black community. Immersing Black cultural relevance amplifies the experience of creating "Black Horror" and showing our world in a completely new lens.

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Seated

I remember how mortified I was when I learned they turned some of their slaves into furniture. It's what brought forth this piece, the horror of a human couch; Black bodies constantly being used for gain and aesthetic.

Shot by Barbie Chavez

Stead

Alternative pose

Seated

Human couch close up

Seated

Close up

Scorched

Transforming universal cultural objects to showcase a more immersive world of horror. Bring our world and life into the genre.

Shot by Amiela Martinez

Scorched

Alternative scene

Scorched

Alternative scene

Scorched

Alternative scene

Scorched

Detail shot

Scorched

Bathroom Alternative scene

Scorched

Bathroom Alternative scene

Lokks

Yes! Again, I was really trying to immerse our world into horror. Barber/salon shops are not just a place to get your hair needs; Community is built there, conversations, and a good ole keke. Take this place and transform it into horror! Let the barber have a taste for blood and new bundles.

Shot by Ashley Patzan-Castillo

Lokks

Anticipation

Lokks

Waiting

Lokks

Ready

Lokks

Set

Lokks

Go!

Lokks

Victory