‘Proof of Existence’, a selection of images pulled from Bar and Avshalom’s forthcoming homonymous book, is a creative attempt to normalize and celebrate human differences and showcase that ‘strangeness’ exists in all of us. Through this series, Bar and Avshalom aim to make a social impact by challenging the way we see each other and advocating for solidarity, open-mindedness, and greater inclusion and diversity in the media and the world at large.

The project blurs the line between reality and fantasy, combining the documentary and the staged. The characters seen in this series were created in collaboration with the creative team and the models themselves; fearlessly showcasing their unique identities and breaking free from societal norms and expectations.

Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom are London-based photography duo, “Fotómetro”. Proof of Existence is slated to be published with Kahl Editions in London in 2025.

Creative Direction and Styling: Bessy Huang

Makeup: Elle McMahon

Models, in order of appearance:

Az Franco wearing hat by Myah Hasbany

Nan Mthembu wearing tie and pants by Min Ji Kim and jacket by Ella Douglas

Myah Hasbany wearing their own design

Amanda Rasmussen, Ventcislava Nekova and Luigi Caputo wearing designs by Julia Mazur

Camryn Yule wearing dress by Ella Douglas

Fikayo wearing suit by Min Ji Kim

Talent Agency: Zebedee Talent Agency