TITLE: Solo tra molti

Isolation is not only physical. It is something carried inward—unseen, but present. These images follow that weight as it reveals itself in quiet moments, where distance remains even without absence.

AUTHOR: Zel Bautista (Philippines)

Zel Bautista is a Filipino artist whose work spans music, photography, and design. Best known as the vocalist and songwriter of December Avenue, he has spent nearly two decades building a career in music while developing an independent photographic practice.

Working with both film and digital cameras, his photographs focus on everyday life, place, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. He is particularly drawn to black-and-white photography and the timeless qualities of the medium.

Beyond his artistic practice, Bautista is the founder of a&sco.®, an independent lifestyle brand centered on thoughtful design and everyday objects.

He lives and works in the Philippines.