Fashion nominee

Synthetic Veil explores the delicate boundary between beauty and suffocation in the age of synthetic identity. A transparent plastic film veils the face, turning the act of breathing into a sculptural gesture and revealing the fragility beneath visual perfection. The image reflects on the pressures of representation, the aesthetics of disposability, and the seductive violence of modern image culture. At once alluring and claustrophobic, the photograph becomes a metaphor for control, desire, and the body as a container of silence.

Marco Samaniego is a Mexican photographer, creative director and visual artist whose work explores the boundaries between the human body, materiality, and symbolic transformation. With a background in advertising, digital marketing, and political communication, he brings a multidisciplinary vision into every project, blending conceptual narratives with high-end editorial aesthetics.

Since beginning his career in 2008, Samaniego has developed a distinctive voice across fashion, product, and political portraiture. He holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Photography (Mexico–London), along with certifications in Community Management, Political Marketing, and Digital Strategy from institutions including ITAM and the University of California.

Influenced by the visual language of international photographers featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, Samaniego’s practice integrates symbolic photography and social critique. His recent series, Polímero and Burning4U, investigate themes such as synthetic beauty, technological intrusion, and the emotional layers of desire and control. These projects are currently in development for potential exhibitions.

Based in Puebla, Mexico, he leads Studio 503 and is preparing to expand his presence internationally, seeking to position his name among the emerging voices in fine art and conceptual photography.