(2012) - Humanae - Angélica Dass

Humanæ is a photographic work in progress by artist Angélica Dass. Her ongoing work aims to shift the definition of what skin colour means and whose definition we must follow. The project is constantly being updated, with the aim of shifting away from putting labels on humanity, and focusing on the inescapable uniqueness and diversity present. The background for each portrait is tinted with a colour tone identical to the model, and matched with the industrial pallet Pantone®, which, in its neutrality, calls into question the contradictions and stereotypes related to race. More than just faces and colours, in the project there are almost 4,000 volunteers, with more than 4500 images present in the project. The images have been taken in 38 cities, in 20 different countries. The direct and personal dialogue with the public and the absolute spontaneity of participation are fundamental values of the project, as the project does not select participants. All kinds of beliefs, gender identities, and ages, come together to build Humanae. All of us, without labels.