Cohesion: A Performance Narrative
A narrative directed by yours truly alongside dearest friend William Sumrall. The concept of this video was immediate, documenting sentiments and emotions that depict the current state and feelings and frictions within the spaces we insert ourselves in. In collaboration with Forme-Sens, the visuals are in ode of an encounter. Entering and understanding the placement within ourselves and how we chose to feel is often secluded and not immediately introduced to the facade of our demonstrated journey. Vulnerability is hidden in within our efforts to represent strength, courage, and defense. This is represented as topics of maintaining strength, curiosity, and courage. To be free.
Wearing a vintage suit, and the Transparency Pendant by Forme-Sens.
Movement and Styling by Ryan Lopes — Directed and Filmed by William Sumrall
The Break
Beauty within every nook of The Break, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Founded by Hannah Richman- the space is a curated vintage shop, with it's focus on contemporary fashion through sustainable everyday vintage wear. Most items can be found for anything from $8 to $78 and it's just a chic environment and rosé while you shop. Who isn't down?
Photos & Styling by Ryan Lopes. Clothing by The Break. ©VisualAppealBlog 2019.
Fluctuation Playlist
Fluctuation — /ˌfləkCHəˈwāSH(ə)n/
Varietals within multidisciplinary sentiments of releasing.
Curated by Ryan Lopes — Image of Isamu Noguchi's Slide Mantra ca. 1985.
At Home with Pigment Studio
Home with Jewelry by New Zealand based brand Pigment Studio
All designs are hand made in New Zealand by Albertine Lello.
Overall dearly honored to be featuring her timeless pieces into my space and direction. More to come. Platter by Summer School Shop.
Image and Styling by Ryan Lopes ©VisualAppealBlog 2019.
An Ode to Valentine's for Kye Intimates
Words, Creative Direction, and Styling by Ryan Lopes for Kye Intimates
Models: Neyon Roberts and Aja Aarian
Assistant-Director: Neyon Roberts
Ryan Lopes — ©VisualAppealBlog 2019
Home with Summer School Shop
I recently got in touch with Karen, Richmond based New Yorker when I first encountered her beautiful sea-shell pipes/bowls and other smoke accessories, to later discover that the talented artist creates an entire line of beautifully hand made ceramics.
It was an honor to bring some of these stunning pieces into my sacred space and see what the products have to offer in conversation with the light and objects that reside currently.
Photographed above are the Ero II Mug - Cordage Mug - One Of a Kind Abstract Platter - Seapipe - Chambray Vessel.
You can view all of Summer School Shop's products here.
Words and Images by Ryan Lopes — ©VisualAppealBlog 2019.
An ode to the unknown
Though I may not know, I allow it to just be and grow...
I learn to be just as vulnerable until we're allowed and confided enough to speak. Until we're safe enough to identify that growth.
Words and Image by Ryan Lopes — ©ViusalAppealBlog 2018
