DAMBALA is a KALTBLUT exclusive #film and editorial by @bellsoto #BellSoto. The model is Aaron @_serelemccoy @umodelsnyc Bell Soto is a Peruvian Photographer/ Director based in #NewYork. Bell Soto says about the film: “Dambalah” was inspired by the god of the same name, who is one of the most important spirits/gods of #Haitian Vodou and A#frican diaspora religious traditions. It is often vilified and associated with witchcraft, violent-tinged sorcery by western culture. which in reality is completely the opposite. Damballa is the #creatoroflife, wise and kind, his presence brings peace. It is usually represented as a serpent. I thought Aaron’s tattoo bodywork was a beautiful metaphor to reflect on the effects of colonization. I used a short fragment of the song #Dambalah by bahamian #folk musician Exuma. 1970, and it is a cover by #NinaSimone.” https://www.kaltblut-magazine.com/dambala/ #photography #blackmodel #beauty #kaltblutmagazinne