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Bottom of the River — Jarem Roots

A movement-led editorial where custonm-made garments become gesture, structure and airborne form against a terracotta set.

This story is based on a choreography created by Myriam Gadri to the song
“Bottom of the River” by Delta Rae. The photoshoot retains the choreography’s
chemistry between the two performers, while putting an additional spotlight on
the custom-made dresses constructed by Lemington Riley. By carefully
constructing the editorial story around the choreography and blending with the
fashion, Maria puts the focus on the athleticism and the movement of the
dancers, gives it an editorial edge and polish. The sculpural hair and makeup
compliments the overall creative direction
By keeping the set simple and the color world concentrated, the photographs
let choreography and the physical character of the garments become the story.

Credits: Client: Jarem Roots Collective Choreographer/Movement Director: Myriam Gadri Dancers: Myriam Gadri, Kelsey Burns Makeup: Juju Glam Hair: Sherrita Gunn Wardrobe: Lemington Riley

Performer airborne in a leap as layered cream garments flare against the terracotta background.
Performer arching backward as a cream skirt lifts into a wide sculptural curve.
A performer seen through translucent patterned cream fabric against a terracotta set.
Performer turning in a layered cream dress with fabric trailing around the body.
Two performers in layered cream gowns seated in a close embrace against terracotta.
Performer framed by a circular sweep of cream skirt fabric on a low platform.
Two performers in layered cream garments standing together on a low wooden platform against terracotta.
Two performers intertwined in layered cream lace and translucent fabric against a terracotta background.