Dea Rahajeng is a photographer whose work captures the other side of beauty. She believes that every subject is unique—different and incomparable. Honest beauty is at the core of Dea’s photography, which she explores through diverse concepts and perspectives, making a bold statement: beauty can be found anywhere.

Born in Surabaya and shaped by diverse cultural experiences, Dea emphasizes intimacy to reveal the raw, unfiltered qualities of her subjects. She is drawn to what many might find bizarre or peculiar. She embraces the unclean—those moments and forms created by a natural mix of colors and textures, free from direction or control.

Moments are made by connection. She connects with people and her surroundings to capture a wide range of moods and emotions. From the strange to the scatterbrained, she seeks the perfect imperfection. A disobedient against the conformity of the market, she is an insurgent who doesn’t compromise nor needs acceptance or appropriation.