The Portraits
Witnessing Becoming
Our Collections
Color, Movement, & Becoming
Our projects are not just collections — they are collaborations. Each series invites real people to explore color, movement, identity, and transformation through clothing and portraiture. From Power Portraits to immersive installations and fashion collections, every project begins with a simple question: Who do you become when you wear color that tells the truth about you? Explore past features, current collaborations, and upcoming open calls below.
Michigan Birds
Michigan Birds is a collaborative portrait project where individuals choose their favorite Michigan bird and are styled in garments inspired by its color and character. Let your fashion be inspired by the native colors flying around us!
Men in Motion
Men in Motion celebrates masculine expression, individuality, and embodied identity through color and motion. This series features men styled in dash-dyed garments they develop and photographed in movement — in places where they come alive.
Spectrum Colors
The Spectrum Between Us was the ArtPrize 2025 featured Power Portraits within an immersive color installation — inviting viewers to walk through suspended portraits and experience identity, healing, and joy through color and connection.
Our Portraits
Power Portraits In Vivid Color
Each hue in the series holds a story. Read their stories and see which one is calling you.
Jenna as the Red-Winged Blackbird
Jenn took flight at sunset, wrapped in black and golden yellow — a living echo of the Red-winged Blackbird. Bold, bright, and unmistakable, she carried the energy of spring’s return — a voice rising from the reeds, impossible to ignore.
Angela as the Blue Jay
Angela holds space with quiet strength and effortless grace. Like the Blue Jay, she stands out — not by force, but by presence — learning to shine on her own, clear, bold, and unmistakably herself.
Hannah as the Cardinal
Hannah took flight at Aberdeen Park at dusk, playing in the construction zone, finding her joy perched wherever she pleased. Wrapped in scarlet, she rose into the evening sky — bold, bright, and fully alive.
Emmy as the European Starling
Emmy took flight in the colors of the European Starling along the shores of Riverside Park on a bright but chilly winter day. Wrapped in Raven Black, Imperial Purple, and Olive Drab, she came alive in deep shades that mirrored
Scott as The Sun
Scott came alive at Frederick Meijer Gardens in shades of the sun — dandelion, marigold, and bronze. The palette burned bright against the winter day, revealing a warmth and radiance that felt alive, expansive, and impossible to ignore.
Ryan as the Sky
Ryan came alive in the vibrant shades of a spring day — turquoise, peach, hot pink, citrus yellow, and electric green. Surrounded by color and curiosity, he rose into the moment, embodying the openness and energy of the sky itself.
Selah as the Cedar Waxwing
At the edge of the Grand River, Selah Swaney stepped into the colors of the Cedar Waxwing — Marigold, Amber Waves, Golden Brown, and Hot Black. As she climbed trees and balanced on river logs, her quiet elegance took flight,
Nickole as the Eagle
At the edge of the frozen water, Nickole didn’t need to move to take flight. She stood — quiet, watchful — and the whole landscape seemed to rise to meet her. There is a strength that shouts…
and then
Nate in the Forest
Nate steps into the Men in Motion series in a Viking-inspired forest palette, embodying grounded masculine expression through layered Rust Brown, Moss Green, and Brazil Nut tones captured at dusk at Riverside Park.
Jonathan as the Eastern Bluebird
Watching Jonathan shift from precision-minded engineer to free bird in motion was pure delight. The moment the Midnight Blue and Pagoda Orange came together, something lifted — his posture softened, his movement opened, and suddenly the Eastern Bluebird energy was
Rena as the Indigo Bunting
Rena as an Indigo Bunting felt instantly right — birdlike, light, and completely free. Wrapped in layered blues with soft dark accents, she moved with that quick, lifted energy the bunting carries from branch to sky. Rena embodying the bright,
Robyn as the Ruddy Duck
Robyn was a natural fit for the Ruddy Duck — compact, curious, and quietly bold. Wrapped in Rust Brown, Raven Black, and that flash of Sky Blue, she carried the same buoyant confidence the bird brings to the water. Watching
Dustin in Burgundy
Dustin approached color the same way he approaches motion—with curiosity, restraint, and trust in the process. By removing color first and gently dashing Burgundy back into the fabric, his upcycled pieces began to feel like rhythm made visible.
Chance in Moss Green
Chance in Moss Green and Brazil Nut feels like the moment a forest floor comes alive after rain. Grounded, curious, quietly playful—this portrait is about what happens when someone who lives in structure gives himself permission to wander.
Momo in Midnight Blue
Momo Gueye embodies resilience and radiance. From being discovered by Marrakshi Life at sixteen to modeling across continents and now studying fashion at Kendall College, his journey is one of strength, purpose, and grace. When he held a handful of
Dante in New Black
Dante doesn’t speak loudly—but his presence is unforgettable. New Black isn’t flat — it sparkles with purpose, like midnight confetti. Dante in New Black is about depth, resilience, and redefining power in stillness.
Ryan in Truffle Brown
Truffle Brown is the color of sacred ground—rich, earthen, and steady. In this portrait, we meet Ryan DeLuca: a somatic therapist and founder of Cacao de Luca, whose presence speaks in gentle rhythms and grounded rituals. Photographed in the forests
Shauna in Rust Brown
Shauna dances with the earth—fearless, and full of grace. A writer, poet, and grounded traveler, she moved through The Highlands in a storm, wrapped in the richness of rust, truffle, and chamois browns. These aren’t just colors—they’re layers of history,
Melissa in Baby Pink
Melissa in Baby Pink glowed like a whisper in motion. A romantic at heart and a shapeshifter of style, Melissa shows us what it means to wear joy like it’s your birthright.
Yamalisa in Hot Pink
Yamalisa doesn’t just wear pink—she commands it. In hot pink, she walked through Lookout Park like a queen reborn, radiating strength through stillness and elegance through action. A leader in both the legal world and the lives of young women
Amber in Dragon Fruit
Amber moves through the world like a wild flame — vibrant, untamed, and brimming with creative energy. Wrapped in Dragon Fruit pink, she embodies both fierce individuality and tender sweetness, a living contradiction that feels utterly magnetic.
Hannah in Raspberry
Raspberry is a hue of sweetness and strength — and so is Hannah. From her vibrant curls to the infinity bands on her wrists, every detail spoke of a woman who nurtures joy, connection, and legacy. Hannah reminds us that
Lillian in Magenta
Lillian wore Magenta Galactica like it was stitched from her own soul — layered, cosmic, and alive with complexity. Neurodivergent and beautifully self-aware, Lillian is learning to celebrate her sensitivity as her greatest strength. This color wasn’t just clothing —
Nick in Red Violet
Nick stepped out of black and into Red Violet — a color of curiosity, transformation, and emotional depth. We met dancing at Rosa Parks Circle, and in this shade, he came alive. This portrait captures a moment of flow, of
Marlise in Grape
Marlise moves through life like a living bouquet — steady, radiant, and full of quiet power. An art educator, dancer, and soon to be somatic teacher, she chose grape as her Power Portrait: rich, romantic, and emotionally alive. This hue
Laego in Ultraviolet
Laego holds multitudes — quiet yet electric, grounded yet imaginative. Styled in Ultraviolet, with dyed hair to match, he looked like a firework mid-fade — vivid, emotional, and powerful in his softness. This is a color for artists who move
Mika in Periwinkle
Mika in Blue-Violet is a portrait of transformation—someone standing between worlds, blooming where softness meets structure. Mika holds the story of being both the flower and the stone, of letting yourself be seen before you’re fully formed.
Lynn in Cobalt Blue
On 6 acres of her parent’s land, Lynn came alive in deep splattered blues—elegant, cinematic, and quietly commanding. Known for shaping stories behind the scenes, Lynn stepped into the frame with the grace of a classic film star and the
Nate in Cerulean Blue
Cerulean Blue is the color of possibility—a soft expanse that makes space for both dreams and grounding. In this portrait, Nate brings intuitive motion and sound into form, reminding us that healing isn’t always loud or linear. It’s often found
Matty in Turquoise
Matty Moon radiates like sky and sea in Turquoise—a hue chosen by his daughter, but worn like a second skin. As the creator of Moondance and a somatic practitioner guiding others through movement and breath, Matty invites everyone into authentic,
Parker in Celadon
Parker flows through life like water—intentional, grounded, and alive. Photographed among the tall grasses at Crahen Valley Park, his Celadon portrait reflects a heart-centered balance between play and purpose. With every step, he reminds us that clarity doesn’t require certainty—just
River in Jade Green
River moves through the world like a whisper—soft but unforgettable. Photographed in a blend of sea-glass greens, she embodied the quiet power of Jade: heart-led, grounded, and fluid. A dancer and feeler learning to trust her own pace, River reminds
Amy in Sea Glass
Sea Glass is resilience made visible—softened edges, delicate strength, and a calm radiance that speaks of transformation. For Amy, this hue mirrors her own journey: from dance interrupted by pain, to finding her way back through movement, healing, and community.
Erin in Emerald Green
Some people carry the calm intelligence of a forest—rooted, observant, and quietly alive. Emerald Green felt inevitable on Erin; it reflected the way she moves through the world with steadiness, clarity, and a deep respect for growth.
Angel in Kelly Green
Angel is a powerhouse. She feels deeply, loves fiercely, blossoms when she feels safe, and radiates in the sanctuary of color. We danced through the lens together to honor her favorite color: Kelly Green, the green of growth, strength, safety,
Josh in Lime Squeeze
Lime Squeeze is alive and electric. It’s tart, playful, and full of spark—like the crisp slap of a drum. From drum circles to classrooms to festivals, Josh plants seeds of music that grow wherever they land. In Lime Squeeze, he
Nessa in Chartreuse
Chartreuse is wild, electric, and alive. It lives where yellow meets green, vibrating with renewal and risk. In this portrait, we meet Nessa, who stepped into her power among the blooms of Hillcrest Community Gardens. Regal, radiant, and deeply present,
Tiece in Lemon Yellow
Tiece walks gently, like the first light of morning. In Lemon Yellow, she glowed—not loudly, but steadily. A future social worker and soft-spoken guide, she carries resilience on her skin and warmth in her words. Her portrait feels like clarity
Jesse in Daffodil
Jesse and I met under a parachute and connected over how childlike joy connects us. He didn’t think yellow was his color until he wore Daffodil… and suddenly, he was the sun. ☀️ Lighthearted, grounded, and radiant, Jesse reminds us
Bee in Deep Yellow
Bee moves through the world like sunlight — quietly pollinating joy wherever she goes. Wrapped in Golden Yellow and Marigold, she embodies warmth, resilience, and the steady glow of someone stepping fully into their light.
Kendall in Soft Orange
Kendall and I met a drum circle where rhythm, fire, and connection flowed freely. With his drum, his joy, and the golden glow of Soft Orange we flowed around P. J. Hoffmaster State Park. A return to rhythm. A return
Franklin in Orange Crush
Franklin carries the kind of peace that can’t be faked. He radiates the calm clarity of someone deeply rooted. At Proven Trails, he moved through earth and light in vibrant Orange Crush—playing tones on a singing bowl, embodying presence, creativity,
Breah in Peach
Breah doesn’t just hold space — she sweetens it. With crystals, a hula hoop, and joy in her bones, she let the color wrap around her like sunlight. Peach is her perfect match — soft, radiant, and full of grace.
AJ in Scarlet Red
Scarlet is not for the faint of heart. It’s fire in motion—bold, grounded, alive. Aj’s creative energy burns bright and purposeful. We began our shoot at Vault of Midnight, flipping through anime pages and firebender lore, then walked into the
Cassie in Pomegranate Red
Cassie is a phoenix in motion—embodying Pomegranate with fierce softness and sacred fire. She dances between ripeness and ritual, showing us how red can root, rise, and reclaim. This hue is not about wearing something loud—it’s about being deeply felt.
