devil’s angel: Kassie Py

11 Jan

A self-authored photographic series by Kassie Py exploring themes of duality, control and self representation through stylised portraiture.

Devil’s Angel is a striking and highly controlled visual project by Kassie Py, in which the artist operates across every creative role with confidence and cohesion. Acting as photographer, model, wardrobe stylist, makeup artist and retoucher, Py constructs a singular vision that feels intentional rather than performative, balancing theatrical symbolism with careful restraint.

The imagery explores tension between vulnerability and dominance through a limited but powerful visual language. Glossed skin, latex textures and metal details are set against deep shadows and stark highlights, creating a sense of psychological intensity rather than spectacle. The use of framing, including inversion and partial concealment of the face, reinforces themes of duality and self confrontation. Each image feels considered, with composition and lighting used to guide the viewer’s attention rather than overwhelm it.

Styling and makeup play a central role in the narrative. Decorative facial elements and sculptural accessories echo motifs of control, ornamentation and exposure, while remaining integrated into the overall aesthetic rather than reading as surface detail. Retouching is subtle and deliberate, preserving texture and atmosphere instead of flattening it.

As a self authored body of work, Devil’s Angel demonstrates strong technical command and a clear artistic identity. It is a confident exploration of self representation, power and contrast, executed with discipline and clarity.