Reference
Nick Knight, Devon Aoki for Alexander McQueen, 1997
When I first came across the iconic collaboration between photographer Nick Knight, model Devon Aoki, and designer Alexander McQueen, I was immediately struck by the powerful composition, the way light framed the model, emphasizing her form and creating a surreal yet stunningly elegant atmosphere.
This image inspired me to reimagine it—not through photography or digital tools, but through the subtle, tactile precision of ballpoint pen. I wanted to recreate the interplay of light and shadow, the softness of the model’s form, and the depth of the composition, but with a unique twist. I focused on creating a "hairy" texture with the pen, using it to evoke the feeling of fur, almost as if the model herself was made from layers of delicate, dark strokes.