SUMMARY
Visual artist Angélica Dass has launched a two-year project, "100 Portraits of Becoming," sponsored by TECNO, to investigate how cameras represent different skin tones. This initiative spans five countries and follows Dass's earlier project, "Humanæ," where she photographed individuals against backgrounds matching their skin's Pantone color. The project aims to question how photography can label or liberate subjects, with the first 20 portraits now available, each accompanied by a personal story. Dass emphasizes that meaningful portraits are built on trust and listening, with the camera serving as a tool for sharing these human encounters.
TAKEAWAYS
Angélica Dass's "100 Portraits of Becoming" project addresses camera bias in depicting skin tones.
The project builds on her "Humanæ" series, which matched portraits to Pantone skin colors.
It spans five countries and includes personal stories alongside the portraits.
Dass highlights the importance of trust and human connection over technology in portraiture.