aart.verrips

“The effort of being” can evoke a sense of existential contemplation, suggesting the mental, emotional, or physical energy required simply to exist, live authentically, or cope with life’s demands. It could refer to the everyday struggle of maintaining one’s identity, staying true to oneself in a complex world, or managing the weight of existence with all its responsibilities, choices, and challenges. _________________ Creative Direction Bee diamond head @bee_diamondhead Photographer Aart Verrips @aart.verrips | @agentemmarepresents Styling Francois Ferreira @francois._ferreira | @discocreatives Styling assistant Mohammed Waalid @waalid_official Photo Assisant Zwele Buthelezi @izwele Makeup Alex Botha @alexandra_julliet_mua | @lampostcreative Hair Saadique Ryklief @saadique | @lampostcreative Models Callyn Hope @callynhope_ | @bossmodelsjhb Jordan Witcher @jordan_robin_whitcher | @bossmodelsjhb Migs Lombard @migs._.lombard | @bossmodelsjhb Annebelle van Aswegen @annebelle009 | @bossmodelsjhb Lushe Wilkins @lu_she_wilkins | @icemodelsjhb

Kelebogile | The Edit Production Sharon Armstrong @bettybecker Photography Aart Verrips @aart.verrips / Agent Emma @agentemmarepresents Photography assistant Nicholai Thomas @itsnotnicholai Hair Saadique Ryklief @saadique / Lampost @lampostcreative Make-up Alexandra Botha @alexandra_julliet_mua/ Lampost @lampostcreative Model Kelebogile Tsima @kelebogile_tsima /Boss Models @bossmodelsjhb Production Assistant Jennifer Krug @itsjvnnifer

@yuripailman for @sundaytimesfashion Photographer Aart Verrips @aart.verrips @agentemmarepresents Production Sharon Armstrong @bettybecker Photographer’s assistant / videographer @itsnotnicholai Nicholai Thomas Hair Saadique Ryklief @saadique @lampostcreative Make up Liz van der Merwe @iamlizvandermerwe @redhotops_official Model Yuri Pailman @yuripailman Production assistant Yoliswa Myaluza @yoliswamyaluza Clothing @amiri Jewellery @charles_greig_jewellers

Ananya @ananyamakesmusic ___________ PHOTOGRAPHER Aart Verrips @aart.verrips | @agentemmarepresents ART DIRECTOR & STYLIST Chloe Andrea Welgemoed @chloeandreawelgemoed | @discocreatives @lampostcreative PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT Jigga DIGITAL ASSISTANT Roxanne Lindenberg @loveroxiheart STYLING ASSISTANT Panashe Ndhlovu @wolfiepanashe CREATIVE STUDIO SpaanSpeck @spaanspeck PRODUCTION DESIGN Wild Scenes Studios @wildscenesstudios MUA Candice Kuit @themakeupcompanyy | @discocreatives @ananyamakesmusic

✨✨✨✨@muneyi_ ✨✨✨✨ _________ Cc @francois._ferreira @alexandra_julliet_mua @agentemmarepresents @itsnotnicholai

Fitting ‘Communion’ AW/24 for the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation (@fondationazzedinealaia) x @orvedaskincare residency prize @uniformza Art direction Luke Radloff @luke_____radloff Bee Diamondhead @bee_diamondhead Photographer Aart Verrips @aart.verrips Model Connie More @conniemore_official

BOYGIRL FOR THE EDIT MAN @sundaytimesfashion ____________ PHOTOGRAPHER AART VERRIPS @aart.verrips PRODUCTION + STYLING @bettybecker PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT ZWELI BUTHELEZI @izwele SET DESIGN FRANCOIS FERREIRA @francois._ferreira HAIR SAADIQUE RYKLIEF @saadique MAKEUP ALEX BOTHA @alexandra_julliet_mua MODEL FILIPPA JARNEBRATT @filippajarnebratt | @kultsouthafrica FASHION ASSISTANT YOLISWA MYALUZA @yoliswamyaluza

BOYGIRL FOR THE EDIT MAN @sundaytimesfashion ____________ PHOTOGRAPHER AART VERRIPS @aart.verrips PRODUCTION + STYLING @bettybecker PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT ZWELI BUTHELEZI @izwele SET DESIGN FRANCOIS FERREIRA @francois._ferreira HAIR SAADIQUE RYKLIEF @saadique MAKEUP ALEX BOTHA @alexandra_julliet_mua MODEL FILIPPA JARNEBRATT @filippajarnebratt | @kultsouthafrica FASHION ASSISTANT YOLISWA MYALUZA @yoliswamyaluza

“MADE IN AFRICA” with @dioufsarah #New54 @fiftyfourmag Editor in Chief : @justmwai Produced for : @fiftyfourmag Photographer : @aart.verrips Creative Direction : @dioufsarah Location : Dakar, Senegal Special Thanks : @selebe_yoon @copacabanasurfvillage @seyni_b @2mellow_

MASTERS OF THE LENS - @aart.verrips, a luminary filmmaker and photographer hailing from Durban, South Africa, is an eloquent storyteller whose artistry revolves around the core tenets of authenticity and forging emotional connections with a diverse range of subjects. His lens is a vehicle for capturing narratives that transcend the ordinary, with a particular affinity for showcasing the beauty in non-traditional faces, challenging conventional standards. His images come to life through a dance of playful romanticism, artful blurs, and carefully crafted, sculptural backgrounds. Embarking on a creative journey that took a detour from his initial pursuit of becoming a pastry chef in France, Verrips has left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. “I see my work as a form of escapism—a way to transport viewers to surreal worlds where they can temporarily disconnect from the complexities of reality.” Hit link in bio for the full story. Words: @omaiajallad

“MADE IN AFRICA” with @dioufsarah #New54 @fiftyfourmag Editor in Chief : @justmwai Produced for : @fiftyfourmag Photographer : @aart.verrips Creative Direction : @dioufsarah Video : @aliounefaye Fashio : @tongorostudio Make up : @gaby_ayimele Hair : Fatou Sow Models : @myriam_pouloh_ , @pendita__g, @kathiadior with @amymgmt Location : Dakar, Senegal Special Thanks : @seyni_b @2mellow_ @hayanicreative

“MADE IN AFRICA” with @dioufsarah #New54 @fiftyfourmag Editor in Chief : @justmwai Produced for : @fiftyfourmag Photographer : @aart.verrips Creative Direction : @dioufsarah Video : @aliounefaye Fashio : @tongorostudio Make up : @gaby_ayimele Hair : @fatou8669 Models : @myriam_pouloh_ , @pendita__g, @kathiadior with @amymgmt Location : Dakar, Senegal Special Thanks : @selebe_yoon @copacabanasurfvillage @seyni_b @2mellow_