Beauty-Alt: David

BEAUTY, EMPOWERED - A series celebrating diversity, individuality, strength and resilience. This was a fun collaboration and reminds us that people can surprise us. The words on the image were taken from a short written questionnaire and are the subject own handwriting.

Meet David!

“I’m passionate about creating gun violence awareness. As part of the foundation WAG (Wheelchairs against guns) we go to schools all over New York City and teach the importance and effects of bullying, gangs and gun violence. We teach a curriculum of conflict resolution, critical thinking and a high self-esteem.

I absolutely love exercising and staying fit. I think it is extremely important to push yourself to the limit in order to stay healthy and have longevity.

Here I sit, and some people might say I have a damage or disabled body yet I remain optimistic and believe my cup to be half full, if not more full than half!”

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Art Direction/Illustration: Xavier Paul - Photographer: Claudia Paul - Hair Makup: Virna Aacosta - Model: David Negron - Model agency: Zebedee Talent, Dot Models