Julian Klincewicz

Putting all you eggs into one basket isn't a phrase well known to Julian Klincewicz, a 22 year old artist-slash-designer-slash-photographer-slash-filmmaker-slash-musician. The diverse talent of Klincewicz is something to be admired, his explorations range from an artistic series encapsulating silk flags and a fashion line entitled “hey, I like you”, to two albums and a sequence of published books showcasing is eye for photography.

However through his already impressive list of accomplishments, his adventures into film inspire and intrigue me the greatest. After being given his grandma's old video recorder, as a kid Klincewicz was introduced to the world of VHS; ever since it has been a staple for his process in film. Using the VHS camera Klincewicz encompass’s his subjects through an assortment of hand held camera movement and Woodstock inspired edits that deliver visuals that are raw, organic and delicate. His films often reflect a personal output, using them as an avenue for expression Klincewicz transfers his thoughts ideas and messages onto VHS. This experimentation has led him to collaborate with Kanye West, Gosha Rubinsky and Eckhaus Latta among other fashion creatives, in turn transferring his love of VHS to the realms of fashion film. Klincewicz’s unprocessed approach to fashion film is a welcome relief from the overcrowded perfection that is visible in the fashion industry. Elements of mistake and accident can be noticed in his works, yet these imperfections reinforces the simple yet powerful visual aesthetics; creating a unique sense of texture, character and narrative to his films. His rather basic approach to fashion film breaks down the glossy barriers of the runway and transcends the audience into a celebration of VHS, establishing a core visual projection that underlines beauty, fragility and tenderness.