The Shaede Project is a fearless celebration of identity—an artistic collaboration exploring the intersection of Blak and Queer experience. Shot on rugged Country and bathed in natural light, the work honours tradition while challenging convention. Through Shaede's presence—painted, adorned, powerful—we captured a narrative that disrupts stereotypes and reclaims space. From the edge of cliffs to the quiet strength in every gesture, each frame reflects the complexity, fluidity, and fierce pride of someone who exists beyond binaries. It’s more than portraiture—it’s protest, it’s power, and it’s the future of storytelling grounded in truth.

Photographed on Dharug country, permission granted by @darugcustodians

Permission to use Dunghutti ochre for a contemporary art practice and expression given by Dunghutti Elders.