CRUDA unravels the journey of a being irresistibly drawn to human civilization, crossing the threshold into their world and dissolving into its rhythm until they are no longer what they once were. Their transformation is gradual and yet inevitable.
However, in the silence of belonging, a quiet ache emerges, a pull toward the origins they left behind, now softened by distance and time. They begin to wonder: What was it like before I knew the unknown?
To leave is to abandon one’s essence in search of something greater.
Our protagonist, neither bound by species nor confined to human constructs, embodies this departure, a shedding of the familiar in pursuit of reinvention. But the human world is an intricate labyrinth of adaptation and survival, a space that reshapes its inhabitants as much as they reshape themselves to fit within it. Each step forward stretches the distance from who they once were, until memory itself becomes foreign.
And yet, the farther they stray, the louder the echo of what was left behind. In CRUDA, the past lingers, not as an anchor but as a quiet summons, a whisper of nostalgia that does not demand return but reconciliation.
The journey forward bends back on itself, revealing that escape and homecoming are often two sides of the same path. Thus, in chasing the unknown, they have lost something deeper: the connection to their own essence.
Where am I going?
Where do I come from?
CRUDA tells the story of returning home after trying to escape it. The journey is not linear but a cycle. Departure, transformation, and longing inevitably lead back to what was once forsaken. Ultimately, it reveals that home is not a place but a presence within us, waiting to be reclaimed.
This project was captured by photographer René Funk, with art direction and styling by Calcio. Argentine model Martina Agüero, represented by We Love Models Perú, brings this story to life.
Credits:
Photography: René Funk @rene.funk_
Art Direction & Styling: Calcio @calci000000
Model: Martina Agüero @martinaaguerott Agency: We Love Models Perú @welovemodels.pe
Studio: Blitz Studio @blitzstudio.pe
About the team
Rene Funk is a Peruvian-Swiss photographer who blends cinematic aesthetics with fashion and advertising. With a keen eye for light and visual storytelling, he has worked with brands like Reebok, Movistar, and Converse, and his images have been featured in Vogue Latin America and other prestigious publications. His style, characterized by atmosphere and detail, has led him to exhibit in Lima and take part in creative and educational initiatives. His versatile approach makes him one of the most compelling voices in contemporary photography in Peru.
Calcio is a multidisciplinary artist based in Lima, Peru. With a background in Communication Sciences and Fashion Design, his work merges multimedia art, styling, creative direction, graphic design, and post-production to explore identity and spirituality from an anthropological perspective. Through an experimental and sensory approach, he creates immersive experiences that invite
introspection and challenge the limits of human perception.
Martina Agüero is an Argentine model with an international presence, currently represented in Peru
by We Love Models. Her career has taken her across Latin America, where she has stood out for her versatility and strong presence in the fashion industry. She has graced the cover of L’Officiel Chile and collaborated with various brands and editorials. With experience in markets like Buenos Aires and Lima, and a continuous drive for growth, she is establishing herself as a rising talent in the modeling world.
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