Serena GIOVANNA Stevenson
I think of photography and storytelling being like oxygen - they breathe life into the world and are an absolute necessity.
So whether I'm designing or producing a story, consulting or working on a campaign, I aim to make a positive impact on people, and breathe life into the work.
My mission is to bring people back to the tradition of connection through emotive story, innovative media and participation.
My first memory of Karangahape Road is dancing in the streets n Beresford street.
K’Rrd has been my creative community in Auckland, it still is, after 25 years. I have been to so many gigs on K’ Rd, photographed many assignments from fashion shoots to Auckland City Mission book projects and held many exhibitions. I have had many a meeting on K' Rd and enjoyed many years of working from a co-working space.
I'd wouldn’t say my relationship with K’ Rd has changed over time, not really, I still feel the same, I still walk down K’ Rd and bump into someone I know. It is changing a little tho.
I’ve seen so many memorable things on K' Rd over the years, so many things. When I feel into K’ Rd I can say that it means friends, gigs and exhibitions. I launched a business in 2011 on K’ Rd, held a big opening, and I'd say that was pretty memorable.
The way I feel about K’ Rd has changed a little bit, maybe because I've changed a bit too, I'm a mama now, but, ha, I went to 'The Others Way Festival' a few months ago, and I felt the same as I always had on Krd road, so no, the way I feel hasn't changed.
If K’ Rd were a person he/she isn't of any specific gender, is without any prejudice, a completely open personality, who loves the taste of coffee, caring and friendly, with a tingle of tattoo and sparkle in the eye. Open with feelings of sadness at times, but always welcoming with a smile.
Oh and this person loves dogs.