U – Portrait Series

U is an ongoing portrait series exploring the quiet tension between individuality and universal human presence. Each portrait isolates its subject in a distilled visual space, inviting viewers to encounter the subtle expressions, gestures, and atmospheres that define a person beyond words. Rather than documenting identity in a literal sense, the series focuses on mood, texture, and emotional resonance—capturing the moment when a subject becomes both themselves and something archetypal.
Through minimal styling and intuitive composition, U highlights the shared humanity that connects us, while honoring the distinct energy each sitter brings to the frame.

About Mickwell Gori

Mickwell Gori is a visual artist and photographer based in Amsterdam. His work centers on portraiture, emotional storytelling, and the interplay between vulnerability and strength. With a background in both documentary and fine art photography, Gori creates images that feel intimate, cinematic, and quietly expressive. His practice is driven by human connection and the search for authenticity within staged and spontaneous moments alike.

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Britt Broadwood

 

Tanto van Wijhe

 

Milo Miranda

 

Jip van de Meent

 

Milan

 

Amine Hanouche

 

Max Kantelberg