ICP Teen Academy
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Helsen
Sanabia
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Helsen Sanabia is a photographer
from Corona, Queens. He is currently studying filmmaking at the High School of
Art and Design and is a student in the International Center of Photography’s
Teen Academy Imagemakers program. From a young age, Helsen’s parents
introduced him to a diverse range of movies and music videos that sparked his
interest in filmmaking. He draws inspiration from the works of directors like
Neil Blomkamp, Stanley Kubrick, and Chris Cunningham, all of whom left a
profound impact on him and his art. Helsen is skilled in both photography and
video, and he specializes in making portraits, documentaries, and short
narratives. His artwork has been featured in places including the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Apollo Theater. Helsen's art
is centered around the themes of pride, ego, and identity, which he expresses
through the human form and its various expressions.