Carnality

Two women close together indoors, one with blood and injuries on her neck and face, the other leaning in with a concerned or intense expression.

Creative Directors: Erick Buendia and Dikshya Kuikel.

Photographer: Erick Buendia

Models: Isha Bah, Dikshya Kuikel, Harmony Hoogs

Shot by Erick Buendia for Fray Magazine Fall 2024, “Intimacy” Edition.

Intimacy can be fulfilling and toxic. This project aimed to capture that feeling by depicting codependence, toxicity, and lust in relationships through the imagery of cannibalism.

Two women sitting at a dining table with vintage china and gold accents, with the title 'Carnality' and authors' names overlayed.
Two women are drinking red wine from glasses in an elegant indoor setting. One woman with curly hair is sitting on a bed, while another woman with straight dark hair is sitting beside a person lying on the bed, dressed in a vintage-style outfit. The scene has a warm, intimate atmosphere.
A woman sitting in a wooden chair holding a glass dish with a drink, looking away thoughtfully, with a woman in a black dress standing by a window in the background.
Close-up of three people, one with dark skin, smiling and laughing with an open mouth, showing teeth, in the middle. The person at the top, also with dark skin, with only part of their face visible. The person at the bottom has light skin, with a finger near their lip, which is bleeding.
A woman laying on a bed appears to be unconscious or deceased, with another woman standing next to her, looking concerned. The scene is set in a warmly lit room with antique furniture and decorative items.

Carnality, Made in Fall 2024