Suburban Alien

A reclamation of restrictive childhood and adolescent environments, 'Suburban Alien' urges viewers to live within their own worlds.

Image Credit: Muir McLennan

Suburban Alien looks to capture the experience of outgrowing the spaces that you grew up in and once called home. Taking inspiration from the music videos of FKA Twigs’ Caprisongs era, which are adorned with outrageous styling in contrast to old and often dingy locations, this collection of photographs seek to honour the feeling of small town isolation. Whether it be heated dinner table disputes, stares from strangers on the streets or a dream of escaping to a faraway city, this series acts as a reclamation of restrictive childhood and adolescent environments, urging viewers to live within their own worlds. 

Photographer: Muir McLennan
Talent: Rhea Thomas and Eshna Gupta
Makeup: Bonnie Huang
Styling: Bonnie Huang, Muir McLennan
Assist: Hannah Batchelor, Bonnie Huang

Pieces by Flux2.0 and Kesh Mesh