The Last Ones Left

Photographed by Julian Race / Written by Leon McKenzie / Models: Sukii Moreno and David Jasso / Custom NBA Jerseys designed by Leon McKenzie for Miel Y Noir

Act i: Welcome to the Apocalypse.

Not all is lost, however. This is not apocalyptic in the sense of destruction. This is a chance at a fresh start because humans, while destructive, are a resilient species. We arrive to find our protagonists in a lucid dream state...

Michael Jordan "Touched By God"

Pictured: Manu Ginobli "The Sixth Disciple" // Michael Jordan "Touched by God"

Act ii: Feeling Lost is Something No One is Immune To

This feeling, while unpleasant, can serve as the catalyst that forces much-needed, and at times, overdue action. As we become more cognizant of our needs, we face the challenge of balancing them while adapting them to current circumstances. Searching for clarity, we instinctively move to shape a reality that best suits us.

"If We Rest, We Rust" crewneck // Abeilles Military Flight Jacket

Act iii: Man v. Nature

Traversing such terrain under these circumstances quickly becomes a war of attrition. Father time and mother nature remain undefeated when they are our adversary.  The paradox? We need them both to survive.

Kobe Bryant "The Black Mamba" // Stephen Curry "Lamb of God"

Act iv: Shelter

Food, clothing, shelter is what we refer to as basic needs. In the civilized world, at times this is taken for granted. The minimum amount of resources required to satisfy these needs is the measurement of absolute poverty. Instinctively the acquisition of these assets becomes top priority. 

Michael Jordan "Raging Bull" // Larry Bird "Big Bird"

Act v: Darwinism

Natural selection, adaptation, and the struggle for existence are our new norms. As we grow accustomed to our surroundings, there's a natural progression that transforms us from alien to indigenous. 

Lebron James "The Black King // Lebron James "King James"

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The Last Ones Left
Photographed by Julian Race
Styling and Creative Direction: Leon McKenzie
Story by Leon McKenzie
Additional writing by Julian Race
Models: Sukii Moreno & David Jasso
Clothing by Miel Y Noir

My name is Julian Race and I am a visual artist, primarily focusing on making photographs and short films. My work centers around portrait, fashion, and lifestyle photography for commercial, advertising and editorial clients. Home base is Dallas, Texas. If you are interested in collaborating on an upcoming project, please click here.