Maddy Fenton, Gilded Decay (PEOPLE 2025)

This series explores the unraveling identity of a privileged model born into fame, grappling with addiction and the crushing weight of societal and personal expectations. Through ethereal lighting, evocative poses, and symbolic natural settings, the photographs delve into themes of vulnerability, isolation, and the fragile intersection of privilege and inner turmoil. The work invites viewers into an emotional narrative of self-destruction, resilience, and the search for meaning amid chaos.

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