In his work, Jason Henley consistently strives to capture a retro-futuristic essence, heavily influenced by his deep connection to Japanese culture and his talent for blurring the boundaries between the past and the future. The inspiration for this particular project was drawn from contemporary K-Pop music videos and the reinterpretation of late 90s and early 00s styles, creating a modern-day interpretation of the Goth subculture with a touch of nostalgia.
Henley’s vision for Beatrice, the model, was to depict her as a symbol of strength and confidence while enveloping her in an atmosphere of enigmatic mystery. There was a deliberate sense of unspoken anticipation, as if something significant was on the brink of unfolding. The enigmatic quality in Beatrice’s gaze conveyed a fusion of eerie foreboding and a profound longing for someone or something, leaving viewers perpetually suspended in suspense, forever pondering the unseen narrative.