DOCUMENTARY VIDEO Lightspeed Champion & Florence
- Lightspeed Champion & Florence and the Machine
A fly on the wall documentary on a day in the life of Dev Hynes Lightspeed Champion and Florence Welch of the infamous Machine fame.
Shot and edited by Drew Cox 
Description
Hanging out with Dev Hynes and Florence and the Machine as they prepare for a show. 2007
Fields
Documentary, Visual Arts, Film
Date
2011
Other Projects
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DREW COX SHOWREEL
Video Showreel consisting of digital, commercial work, music videos, virals, video campaigns, short films and experimental videos. All works directed, shot and edited by Drew Cox, alongside other collaborators.
Music by Amanda Blank and Faithless.
Work created by Drew Cox. 2011 Music video, Advertising, Visual Arts -
MUSIC VIDEO Rachel Adedeji - 'Clublights'
Music Video for X factor star Rachel Adedeji and her second single release 'Clublights'. 2012
Featured on Promo News and Channel 4's 'Fresgly Squeezed'.
http://www.promonews.tv/2012/02/02/rachel-adedeji-clublights-by-drew-cox/
Directed by Drew Cox
Produced by Lucy Barber
DP Sam Hardy
Production by Slanted Eyes & Lulabys
Stills Photography by Drew Cox
www.drewcox.co.uk 2012 Video Arts, Music Video, Film -
PHOTOJOURNALISM Flight 1.0 - Tricking
Trickers putting on a display of aerial artistry, defying the laws of gravity and human movement. Basingstoke. 2012
So what is tricking? Tricking is the informal name of a type of acrobatics derived from martial arts that includes techniques found in gymnastics, b-boying, and similar disciplines. Tricking differs from other similar artforms or street sports, in that expression and exploration are more heavily favored. These photos hope to capture the raw beauty and weightlessness experienced within the fast paced movements of the jumps, flips, kicks and twists.
Photography by Drew Cox 2012 Photography, Photojournalism, Visual Arts -
PHOTOGRAPHIC SCULPTURE Totem Pole - High Price to Pay
Large Photographic Totem Pole Mask Sculpture by Drew Cox. Created from human limbs, African masks,skeletons,animals,feathers, dreadlocks,insects and jewelry. The image plays with ideas of size, perspective and collage, creating multiple images. The image was created as a 10m high photographic sculpture intended for exhibition on the exterior wall of an undisclosed Tower Block building in London. 2011.
www.drewcox.co.uk 2011 Visual Arts, Photography, Graffiti Arts -
VIRAL VIDEO Oxfam - DIY Campaign Promo and Documentary
Oxfam DIY Fashion Campaign Video and Documentary created by Drew Cox
I was approached by the Creative Agency, Think Espionage to come up with a set of visuals for Oxfam's latest campaign. I suggested the idea of a combination of a Viral Fashion Promo, documentary video and photography to record the process of the Oxfam DIY Campaign as it ran for the course of the entire 2009 summer season.
Festivals, Fashion shows, Music, Behind the Scenes, Store Re-designs, Shop Openings, and all led by the always iconic designer Mrs Jones. I also photographed the campaign; photoshoots, workshops, all festivals, behind the scenes and all portariture of Mrs Jones. for a feature by ID Magazine. Photos below.
The 1st promo video was created using a combination of rotoscoping, hand made models, stop frame animation and motion graphics, by the collaborative team of Drew Cox and Jonny Harris to coincide with the launch of the Oxfam DIY Campaign and the opening of the first OXFAM DIY Store in Camden, London. The video was also showcased on the large festival screens throughout the summer festival season, Glastonbury, Leeds, Reading and Bestival, as part of Oxfams campaign to raise awareness of the project.
Music credits go to James Powell and Pete Devlin.
drewcox.co.uk
jonnycharlesharris.com
Check out the Oxfam webiste for full details:
oxfam.org.uk/shop/content/diy/oxfamdiy.html 2011 Viral, Video Arts, Advertising -
PHOTOJOURNALISM Occupy London
Photography for London Confidential article, 'Scare Living' about people finding alternate ways to live within London's 'inaccessible' empty buildings.
2012
Photojournalism, Photography, Editorial Design
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VIRAL VIDEO Alexander Mcqueen & Puma - 'Solar'
The video was created for the Showstudio competition 'Raw Power' for the fashion collaboration of Puma and Alexander Mcqueen.
The video creates an unknown world set in the centre of the sun. It is this raw power that provides the energy for the remains of existence in the battle of the sexes for supreme power.
Written, created and edited by Drew Cox. 2011 Video Arts, Viral, Advertising -
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY Meet the Parents
Photography image exploring the escalating problem of gun and knife crime in the UK and the growing number of single parent family households created as a direct result of these crimes. Wake up to the Consequence.
Six shots into his kin, out of the gun
Niggas be a father, you killin your son
SIx shots into his kin, out of the gun
Niggas be a father, you killin your sons.
Jay Z - Meet the Parents
Photography by Drew Cox. 2011 2011 Photography, Photojournalism, Visual Arts -
COMMERCIAL Shakespear's Globe presents The God of Soho
Big God’s mind is crumbling, Mrs God has lost her looks and they can’t stop arguing. Their daughter, the Goddess of Love has been rejected and banished to earth. Meanwhile - in Essex - glamorous reality TV star Natty has had some fetish items stolen that threaten to expose her relationship with rock star Baz to the media.
Award-winning writer Chris Hannan’s moving, hectic and hilarious new play comes luridly to life on the streets of Soho, in a world of addiction to drugs and handbags, to flash-bulbs and tabloid exposure, and the overwhelming need for attention.
The cast of loveable misfits includes Phil Daniels (Quadrophenia, A Clockwork Orange at the RSC, Eastenders, The Beggar's Opera at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) playing Big God, Emma Pierson as Natty (Little Dorrit, Hotel Babylon) and Edward Hogg (Bunny and the Bull, White Lightnin' and Woyzeck at The Gate) as Baz.
Video created by Slanted Eyes
drewcox.co.uk 2011 Video Arts, Photography -
ITV2 DRAMA - Just Rosie
Short online soap drama that was commissioned for ITV2 broadcast October 2011. The story follows Rosie Webster as she tries to break into the modeling world in London. Will her dreams come true? And will she find out who is in the dancing bear costume?
ITV2 Drama
itv.com/coronationstreet/justrosie/
Filmed and Edited by Drew Cox
drewcox.co.uk
Shot on Canon 5D 2011 Film, Television, Editing -
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY Levi's & Primal Scream
Levi's launched its latest installment in the Craft of Music live event series. This unique fan-curated event will be headlined by Primal Scream, one of music's genuine legends. On 10th November 2011, at the newly launched Electric Brixton, Primal Scream will play an intimate gig comprised of some of their best tracks of the last 20 years ' as selected by the fans.
With the Stone Roses' reunion imminent, Primal Scream's bass player Mani will be returning to his first band. The Levi's Craft Of Music gig at Electric Brixton will be one of the last chances to see Primal Scream live for the foreseeable future.
Photography by Drew Cox 2011 Photography, Photojournalism -
EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO 'NOT' - Blacker than White
Whichever way you turn it they always end up on top.
A Media Mogul. A Titan. A Corporation hung out to dry. A Demon exposed to the Illusion of the Black and White truth. NOT.
A dance performance video created by Drew Cox, Mickael Ndour, Lucy Barber and Jenny from the block.
Music by Lorn. 2011 Dance, Visual Arts, Visual Effects -
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Nike Midnight Madness
Official 2010 Raindance Film Festival selection.
The infamous Nike Midnight Madness basketball tournament, Britain's Biggest and Best Summer Basketball Competition. Where the best talent come to fight it out for their chance to go to the USA to pursue their basketball dreams.
The program was originally created in 1999 to help combat gun crime in London, using a series of basketball 'open runs' through the night as a positive diversionary activity for 14-25 year olds.
The documentary follows founder and organizer Nhamo Shire, alongside a host of the best street and basketball talent the UK has to offer, as they travel from North to South of the UK, in search of the best balling talent.
Experience the lead up to the iconic Midnight Madness finals in London and finally their journey to LA to compete for their pride, reputation and ultimately their future.
Witness the passion, the heartbreak, the talent, and the sheer determination of some of the UK's finest and brightest young sporting heroes as they open the doors to one of the most iconic basketball tournaments in the world.
Directed by Charles Henri Belleville
www.midnight-madness.com
Lighting Camera Operator
Drew Cox
www.drewcox.co.uk 2011 Film, Documentary, Photography -
SHORT FILM The Bearorist
A short black comedy mocumentary about a bear travelling home from the City of London, taking the nature of terror to a whole new level and highlighting the feelings of many of the youth living in the city in 2011. The 1st rule of Bearorism is....
Follow the Bear!!
No Church in the Wild.
Created by Drew Cox
Mickael Ndour &
Danny Whitfield
Music by King Cannibal
drewcox.co.uk
Government Cuts, Rioting, Unemployment, Loss of Authority and Failure to stabilize the Economy. London is Burning.
The film epitomizes the feeling of many of the youth in the city in 2011. Its time to recognize the problem and make sure this never happens again. 2011 Directing, Film, Visual Effects -
CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY The Natural History Museum
Photography and projection project for The Natural History Museum. I was aksed to photograph the launch of new OPAL Water campaign for The Natural History Museum, using projections of different water creatures crawling around the station.
The sunset was perfect and the projection power intense. I Love how colourful the photographs turned out and what an iconic monument to be allowed to use as a photographic canvas. Loved it. 2011 Photography, Projections, Installation Design -
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Mrs Jones Collection 2010
Photography for iconic fashion designer Mrs Jones 2010 S/S collection.
Mrs Jones has created work for the likes of Madonna, Kylie Minogue, The Killers, Goldfrapp, Bassment Jaxx, Florence and the Machine, Addidas, Fred Perry and a host of other influential and iconic artists and brands.
The shoot was to showcase her latest collection inspired by her influences of Gypsy, African, Circus Chic.
www.mrsj.co.uk 2011 Fashion, Photography, Design -
MUSIC VIDEO The Whip - 'Trash'
Remixed music video for the band The Whip and the massive track 'Trash'. Contains scenes of an adult nature.
Directed by Drew Cox
Graphics & Animation by Jonny Harris & Eider Gutierrez
Promo News
http://www.promonews.tv/2010/05/26/the-whip’s-trash-remixed-by-drew-cox/ 2011 Music Video, Visual Arts, Music -
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY - Wallacedene Informal Housing
Documentary project on some of the people I met in Wallacedean, in Cape Town, South Africa. Drugs, guns and crime are extremely rife in this area and gang mentality plays an important part in how you learn to survive. At whatever cost? But there are many different types of gangs and not all of them are about killing and murder. There are so many stories of people just trying to make a path for themselves and their families out of their hardships.
I met Judah, piercing blue eyes and the locks of an Egyprian Pharoah. He had lived in Wallacedean all his life and had built his own music studio, out of corregated iron and wood, out the back of his friends house. He spoke about a real inspirational sense of music providing the key to escaping his surroundings and taking him to where ever his heart desired. I really respect this mentality and the raw passion that all the people that I met in this area put into their respective crafts and ways of life, whether it be music, cars, drugs, clothes, whatever. These guys wear their hearts on their sleeves...
Its not about where you are born its about how you carry yourself and respect your family. 2011 Photography, Photojournalism, Documentary -
MUSIC VIDEO Salem - 'Redlights'
Sampled music video for underground US band, Salem. The track 'Redlights' from their debut album, King Night.
www.myspace.com/s4lem
Written, shot and edited by Drew Cox. 2011 Music Video, Viral, Video Arts -
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Furousha - Ghosts of Tokyo
Homeless stories from Tokyo. By Drew Cox. 2009.
The area of Sanya, located in the Taito ward of Tokyo, is home to one of the largest populations of homeless people or 'Furousha' in the city of Tokyo. Throughout Tokyo's history, the area now called Sanya, located in the east of Tokyo was a no go area, and during the Edo period was where prisoners were sent to be executed. The modern Sanya was created after World War II, when Tokyo's homeless were sheltered there in the ever growing number of blue refuge tents. The area is now a eclectic, bustling network of local faces, artists, travelers, hippies and those people that do not want to been found.
Many wondering souls roam the quiet rustic streets. Outcast and neglected from society, many of these individuals have found refuge in many areas around the parks and train stations of the city, but seem primarily to have found solice and some sense of community in this unique oasis of Tokyo. Where many of them, previous day laborers, came to seek work. Government estimates put the total number of people sleeping on the streets at well over 300 people every night, just in the Sanya area.
The one strip of road, running near Minami Senju train station, is completely over run with people sleeping rough, primarily men but also a few women. Often a couple hundred people gather under the shelter of the old arcade shopping strip, overlooked by a constant police presence.
Most of the people I met, were all very friendly, hospitable and accommodating, but had given up an existence within formal society, for whatever their individual reasons. Alcohol abuse is high and mental illness and sickness seem to be a large problem due to their choice of lifestyle.
There are a few organizations providing support, primarily government subsidiaries, NGO's, local christian aids and charities who periodically provide soup kitchens, hand out blankets and clothing and try their best to cope with the ever increasing number of people fleeing to the streets.
The problem is a largely neglected issue in Japan which just seems to be completely overlooked by the government and swept beneath the ever growing blanket of the current recession. 2011 Photojournalism, Photography, Documentary -
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY - New York City 2007
Black and white documentary photography from New York, the City of Kings and Paupers. A series of landscape and portrait photography from the Summer 2007. Photography by Drew Cox
2011
Documentary, Photography, Photojournalism
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FASHION FILM Exposure 1&2
A fashion film examining the connection between self image and human relation. Multiple exposure on Super 8 film. The film was screened at the ON/OFF TV London Fasion Week Pop Up Gallery near Carnaby Street, London.
2011
Fashion, Film, Video Arts
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MUSIC VIDEO Master Shortie - 'Dead End'
Music video for Master Shortie's second single 'Dead End'.
The video was shot in an abandoned hospital space in East London and features the artist performing and trying to escape with the new girl of his desires.
Using projection techniques, green screen, UV lighting and slow motion film, the video captures the energy of the track and the artists youthful prowess.
Written and directed by Drew Cox.
Edited by Sam Jones @ Cut and Run. 2011 Music Video, Video Arts, Music -
MUSIC VIDEO Master Shortie -' DLAWB'
Music Video for Master Shorties second single release 'DLAWB'. I wanted the video to be extremely high energy and uptempo, combining different methods of lighting, from swinging top lights, dimmers, digital projections, flames, stage spot lights, strobe flashes and prop lighting. We then got a mixture of different dancers and characters and using a combination of stop motion photography and slow motion RED CAM footage, shot a mixture of setups and stages. From Morris Dancers and Belly dancers, to BBoys and Chavs, Skater Kids and Hipsters to Pimps and Midgets, Fire Breathers and Rollerskaters, all in one big warehouse mashup!!
2011
Music Video, Visual Arts, Photography
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MUSIC VIDEO Kerry Leatham - 'Do You Fancy Me?'
Music video for Kerry Leatham and the single 'Do You Fancy Me?', featured in director Noel Clarke's 2010 feature film '4321'.
Written, directed, shot and edited by Drew Cox
Produced by Lucy Barber
Hair: Fumi Noyose
Make Up: Kaori Mitsuyasu
Models by Cosmic Models 2011 Music Video, Visual Arts, Visual Effects -
MUSIC VIDEO Rachel Adedeji - 'Follow the DJ'
Music video for 2009 X Factor star Rachel Adedeji on the track 'Follow the DJ'. Released January 2011, racking up over 20 000 video hits in 3 days.
Watch on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=indLcCY2878
Written, directed, shot and edited by Drew Cox. 2011 Music Video, Promo, Music -
DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY Yunus & Eliza - Sculpture to be Worn
Photography of the outstanding sculpture jewelry by Yunus & Eliza. An extremely talented and humble pair, they bring a real sense of flair and artistic design to their creations and were awarded The BFC & ELLE TALENT LAUNCH PAD design award in 2010. I cant wait to see what the future brings for these guys.
2011
Photography, Jewelry Design, Visual Arts
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MUSIC VIDEO Aviv Geffen - 'Love Song'
The music video was created for Israeli Pop sensation Aviv Geffen for the Dave Sitek produced track 'Love Song'.
Using a combination of high speed photography, moving projections and motion graphics, the video tells the story of past ghosts and the haunting hole they mould into our subconscious.
Written and directed by Drew Cox.
Edited by Sam Jones @ Cut and Run.
http://www.avivgeffen.co.uk/
Features:
Promo News
http://www.promonews.tv/2009/07/29/aviv-geffen’s-love-song-by-drew-cox/ 2011 Music Video, Visual Arts, Visual Effects -
VIRAL VIDEO Jack Wills Denim
Fashion film for Jack Wills 2008 Denim Collection 350-4-842.
The video was created using a mixture of Super 8 film, HD video, stop motion photography and basic animation techniques to create layers of organic textures in which the video could integrate.
Written, directed, shot and edited by Drew Cox. 2011 Video Arts, Viral, Advertising -
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Dior - Gendersphere
Portrait Agenda.
Test Imagery for Christian Dior Campaign based around androgyny in fashion and shifting race and gender lines in visual advertising.
When you die,
you meet the old hag,
and she eats your scars.
If you have no scars,
then she eats your eyeballs,
and you're blind in the next life.
- Carved on a bus bench in Hawthorne, USA.
Photography & Direction - Drew Cox
Styling - Lucy Barber
Hair - Fumi Noyose
Make up - Kaori Mitsuyasu
Models - Cosmic Models. 2011 Fashion, Photography, Advertising -
MUSIC VIDEO Josh Bray - 'Rise'
Music video for the talented Josh Bray and the song 'Rise'.
2011
Music Video, Promo, Music
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FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Domicile - Street Portraiture
Documentary styled fashion shoot based on the East London traveller street portraiture of the 1970's.
Photography by Drew Cox
Styling by Lucy Barber 2011 Photography, Fashion, Visual Arts -
VIRAL VIDEO The Affair - Milk with Knives
Video project created for The-Affair. Fashioned on literature, the concept takes inspiration from the classic dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess, 'A Clockwork Orange'. The video is based on the passage from the book, 'Milk with Knives', a conceptualised view into the hedonstic, sexual desires of popular youth culture and the violence that spawns from these nihilistic notions of reality.
Milk is the fluid to freedom, the fuel to the fire.
The knife, the power and unpredictablity of youth.
And television takes its place as popular cultures source of power and direction, its impotent voice drowned by the restlessness of disembodied anger.
Directed, shot and edited by Drew Cox.
www.the-affair.com 2011 Photography, Fashion, Advertising -
VIRAL VIDEO Jack Wills Polo
Promotional video for the British clothing brand Jack Wills at their prestigious annual Polo event at Guards Polo Club in Windsor.
The event draws over 10000 people to witness the finest Polo talent from Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, Harrow and Eton as they battle it out for ultimate Polo cup.
Directed and edited by Drew Cox.
www.jackwills.com 2011 Promo, Advertising, Lifestyle -
FASHION FILM Wicca - A Shaded View on Fashion Film
Inspired by Lust in Fashion. A line between animals and humans. Innocent desire becomes despair.
Experimental fashion film created for ASVOF, Talenthouse and designers, Joji Kojima, Leoni Bache, Merve Tuna and Stephanice Moran.
Director & Editor: Drew Cox
Artistic Director: Takanori Imamura
Director of Photography: Drew Cox
Stylist: Io Takemura
Hair: Fumi Noyose and Takanori Imamura
Make Up: Kaori Mitsuyasu
Music & Sound Design: Drew Cox
Casting: Tiiu @ Sapphires Model Management
Photographer: Anna Stokland
Set Designer: Mareike Besch 2011 Fashion, Film, Visual Arts -
DOCUMENTARY VIDEO Judah and the Homegrown
Documentary clip from Wallacedene, Cape Town. 2009. Entering a community of inspiring musicians and locals in a township near Wallacedean, an informal housing settlement, we spoke with Judah about his local community, his aspirations for his music and all the striving musicians in South Africa.
2011
Documentary, Film, Photojournalism
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FASHION FILM Jack Wills - India Summer Catalogue
Fashion film for British lifestyle and fashion brand Jack Wills. The client approached me with the idea of creating a lifestyle promo in the form of a 'university traveller' lifestyle video. I wanted to shoot the films on super 8 to really add to the nastolgic feel of the clips and by shooting hand held I was able to give the film a very simplistic and raw look, that worked with the concept of the brief. The film was shot in Jaipur, India. 2007
2011
Video Arts, Fashion, Film
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY Travellers of the Transkei
A series of photographs exploring the solitude of the former homelands of the South African apartheid government.
The forgotten shadows of the homelands of the former Transkei area in Southern Africa. An untouched rawness of an bygone era in a new South Africa. 2011 Documentary, Photography, Photojournalism -
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY EA Burns Design
Photography by Drew Cox for Fashion and Jewelery Designer EA Burns.
2011
Fashion, Photography, Jewelry Design
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY - Japan 09/10
Documentary photography from the three months I spent in Japan in 2009/2010. The images weave a complex form of colour, shape, space and people as we travelled and met people from all over the country.
2011
Documentary, Photography, Photojournalism
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EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Molotov Jukebox - Brazilian Vogue
Editorial photography for the band Molotov Jukebox. Created for Brazilian Vogue March 2011 issue.
2011
Photography, Fashion, Editorial Design
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FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Elnaz Niknani Designer
Photography for fashion designer Elnaz Niknani. Shot on location at the artist, Andrew Logan's studio in London.
2011
Fashion, Photography, Design
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY Dalston Rising
A photographic documentation of the people and life of Ridley Road market at the heart of Dalston, East London.
The area is home to a melting pot of diverse cultures and characters who make up the idiosyncratic nature and feel of the area.
The photographs were shot as a non invasive look at the diversity of people and cultures as they wander around the market going about their daily lives.
Using a hidden camera and fish eye lens the photos were meant to capture the reality of the moment without provoking a response to the camera. Showing people at their most raw and uninhibited states. 2011 Documentary, Photography, Photojournalism -
MUSIC VIDEO Ghostdan - 'Badman'
Music video for the unsigned London based artist Ghostdan for the single 'Badman'. Shot on no budget with a camera and a torch in Dalston Market, London. Created using a combination of low level lighting and camera flash lighting, to produce flashes and grain in the image. High speed photography and digital video. The footage was then rotoscoped and completely desaturated. Colourful, digital textures moshes and layers were composited behind the video images to bring back the color in the image and give the effect of computer pixels and digital artifacts.
Online Feature:
http://wwdigitalartsonline.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=13071
Written, directed,shot and edited by Drew Cox 2011 Music Video, Visual Arts, Motion Graphics -
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY - The House of Alice
Fashion shoot conceptually referencing the 1970's classic film Dont Look Now, where an unsuspecting couple have to cope with the re-occuring ghosts of their youngest daughter, after she drowns in the pond at the bottom of their garden.
The shoot was styled by Alice Herring and modelled by Lucy Barber. Photography by Drew Cox. 2011 Fashion, Photography, Visual Arts -
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Duff Magazine - Tokyo
Editorial photography shoot for Japanese Art and Alternate lifestyle magazine, Duff. The shoot was based on the idea of trying to explain the abstract concept of cricket to an ordinary Japanese person on the streets.
March 2010 2011 Photography, Editorial Design, Documentary -
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHYThe Mother of All Halloween Parties
Portrait Photography and short video for The Mother of All Halloween Parties.
Photography and Video by Drew Cox.
Music by Massive Attack (Zeds Dead Remix) 2011 Photography, Video Arts, Film
