MARIELE-IVY

I began this project in the spring of 2010 to showcase the work of San Francisco based jewelry designer Mariele-Ivy. From the beginning I wanted this ambitious project to have a very specific feel, a dream on film, and to showcase the beauty of Mariele-Ivy’s work. I was fortunate to work with some amazing people on this project who have been very patient as all the integral pieces took time to develop. This dreamscape stop-motion, inspired by the natural elements found in Mariele-Ivy’s jewelry comes to life through a hypnotic original score paired with the remote beauty of Northern California’s landscape.
+Art Direction, Imagery and Editing by Brandon Joseph Baker.
+Shot on location in Marin County, California and at Sandbox Studio San Francisco.
+Model Nasim Keihani, Styling by Courtney Cummins, Make Up by Lena Chavez
+Fashions from Archetype Boutique and The Perish Trust.
+Produced in collaboration with Revolver Studios.
+Original music composed and performed by Ben Grimes.
To purchase or see more of Mariele-Ivy's work please visit mariele-ivy.com

MARIELE-IVY STOP-MOTION STILLS

Sunday I shot the final portion of a stop-motion I’ve been working on for Mariele-Ivy.com. I shot backgrounds for the shoot several weeks ago in Marin County and projected them behind and across my model, Nasim. The look and feel of the project was inspired by the works of Alejandro Jodorowsky and a desire to create a piece that had a hint of 60’s psychedelic rock infused with the Montana landscapes the jeweler, Mariele Williams grew up in. A special thanks goes to Courtney Cummins for styling, Lena Chavez for her make up work, Revolver Studios for their creative intuition, The Perish Trust for lending us the product, Archetype Boutique for the fashion, Sandbox Studio for the space to shoot and Nasim for her striking look (and patience). Please check back in a couple of weeks for the finished product.