"Little Red" is a visually arresting, queer-coded reimagining of "Little Red Riding Hood" by the contemporary artist Ala d'Amico (often associated with her artistic alias Ala Install
You might wonder why the photographer’s name—Ala Install—is so integral to the keyword. In the world of queer art installation, Ala Install (a non-binary visual artist based out of Berlin and Portland) has become synonymous with gaze redemption.
The "Red" in these stills is not merely a garment; it is a symbol of blossoming identity and defiance. Install highlights the hood against the natural, muted tones of the woods to signify the protagonist’s refusal to blend in or hide her true self.
Use of heavy velvets, delicate lace, and raw natural elements like moss and dirt. Composition:
The “installation” aspect of the project is crucial. The stills are not meant to be scrolled past on a phone. They are printed on enormous sheets of silver gelatin paper, hung in dark rooms lit with red bulbs, so that the viewer steps into the forest. To see the stills by Ala Install is to walk into the closet and find the back wall missing.
Stills By Alan. camera operator / still photographer. * Craven Moorehead. camera operator. * Billy Visual. camera operator.