Kroz očaravajuću igru snage i ranjivosti, digitalna naslovna priča Grazie "Mehanička lepota" postaje snažno istraživanje samoproučavanja i nekonvencionalne ženstvenosti. Model Megan Pat razmišlja o emocijama koje je kanalizovala tokom svog evokativnog foto-sessiona sa Ramzijem Mansurom i istražuje svoje kreativne strasti, umetnost modelinga i svoje aspiracije za novu godinu.

Koje duhovne ili emotivne trenutke ste nosili sa sobom nakon foto-sesije sa fotografom Ramzijem Mansurom? Kakva je bila energija?

Ramzi i ja smo imali jasno razumevanje i viziju onoga što smo želeli da emuliramo. Emocija je bila predvodnica ovog shoota, nije bilo namere da prikazujemo tipično shvatanje lepote i konvencionalne ženstvenosti. Ova priča je o ženi koja razume svoju ulogu u svom životu, koja je bila ošamarena i umazana, ali se i dalje vraća sebi. Kanalizovala sam svoje unutrašnje borbe sa životom kako bih prikazala i melanholiju i ogromnu snagu koju smo želeli da pokažemo, i u tome nikada nisam bila toliko ženstvena i snažna. Ne brinući se o tome da li sam "konvencionalno lepa ili žentvena" dozvolila sam sebi da ne zadržavam ništa i fokusiram se na važnost priče koju smo želeli da ispričamo. Moja ženstvenost bila je gruba, nežna, hrabra i mekana, sve ujedinjeno u jedno.

Koji je bio najnezaboravniji trenutak sa snimanja?

Snimanje u celini bilo je nezaboravno, jer je priča sama dolazila do izražaja kako je dan odmicao, uz ljude koji su je stvarali. Ali jedan trenutak koji mi je posebno ostao u sećanju bio je jedan od naših poslednjih snimaka: snimak na kojem gledam u svoj odraz u ogledalu. Biti suočen samo sa sobom, morati skoro da se suočiš sa svim svojim ličnim emocijama i ranjivostima, bio je trenutak koji mi je bio važan tokom snimanja. Nisam pozirala ni snimala za sake još jednog foto-snimanja, imitujući sve što jesam u tom trenutku, a moja ranjivost bila je prihvaćena sa otvorenim rukama, kako od strane mene, tako i od strane Ramzija.

Kako ste balansirali snagu i eleganciju u ovoj foto-seansi?

Snagu je lako prikazati kada ne razumete potpunu širinu priče koju pokušavate da ispričate. Snaga nije ležala u grubim ili muškim delovima ovog shoota, već u spajanju ženskih i muških energija. Snaga i elegancija morali su ići ruku pod ruku i nisu mogli biti međusobno isključivi, oni su se dopunjavali u svakom snimku, morali su.

Imate li specifičnu rutinu za negu kože?

Imam veoma specifičnu rutinu za negu kože. Imam veoma osetljivu kožu i provela sam godine istražujući šta može izlečiti moju kožu, tako da sada ponosno koristim jednu veoma prirodnu marku za negu kože i uvek ću se pridržavati svoje rutine, bez obzira na priliku.

Kako biste opisali svoj lični stil kada niste pred kamerama?

Moj lični stil bih opisala kao mešavinu elegantnog, klasičnog, eklektičnog i ekcentričnog. Volim da mešam stilove i kombinujem komade koji obično ne idu zajedno. Mogu da se oblačim i muški i ženski, u zavisnosti od toga kako se osećam tog dana, i sledećeg dana mogu potpuno promeniti stil. Moda je za mene još jedan način da kreativno izrazim sebe.

Kako izgleda vaš tipičan dan odmora?

Moj tipičan dan odmora počinje time što spavam do kasno. Kućni sam tip i stara duša, pa dan započinjem sa velikom šoljom kafe i posvećujem se svojim mnogim hobijima. Crtam, slikam, pišem i čitam, idem u teretanu i radim jogu između, a zatim se upustim u noćne nestašluke, poput pečenja cheesecake-a u 11 uveče. Biti noćna ptica je moj lični sport.

Postoje li dizajneri, fotografi ili brendovi sa kojima sanjate o saradnji?

Još jedan od mojih hobija je istraživanje hiljada brendova i fotografa u industriji. Imam svoje omiljene brendove sa kojima sanjam da sarađujem, kao što su Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, i fotografi koje obožavam od početka svoje karijere kao što su ekstremno kreativni Haris Nukem, Elizaveta Porodina i Arthur Elgort.

Imate li druge kreativne strasti osim modelinga?

Smatram sebe veoma kreativnom osobom i ponosno se nazivam "majstorom svih zanata". Moja prva ljubav oduvek će biti likovna umetnost - slikam, crtam i izražavam se pomoću različitih medijuma poput uljane boje, ugljena i finelinera. Pišem poeziju, prozu i kratke priče i često se bavim neobičnim i novim kreativnim stvarima poput heklanja, dizajniranja nakita i digitalne umetnosti.

Koji je najnagrađivaniji deo modelinga?

Najzahvalniji deo modelinga je sposobnost da se izrazite na načine za koje niste ni mislili da su mogući. Modeling nije samo predstavljanje životnog stila ili proizvoda, to je o imitaciji lika, priče, života. Modeling je gluma, to je pozorište, to je pričanje priče. Ne možete jednostavno karakterisati modeling, a znati da vi kao individua možete doći sa istomišljenicima da stvorite simbiozu umetnosti je nešto prelepo.

Koji su vaši ciljevi za 2025. godinu?

Moji ciljevi za narednu godinu su da u potpunosti ubrzam svoju karijeru. Volela bih da obiđem svet, upoznam još više ljudi i sarađujem sa najkreativnijim i najzanimljivijim ljudima. Želim da svetu dam još više svoje umetnosti i pokažem da je moguće izgraditi život ispunjen sigurnošću, srećom i zdravljem, čak i u industriji koja je često pogrešno prikazana kao površna i nezdrava. Volim posao kojim se bavim i želim da prenesem svoju ljubav i poštovanje prema tome na druge.

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Through a captivating interplay of strength and vulnerability, Grazia Serbia’s digital cover story “Mechanical Beauty” emerges as a compelling exploration of self-discovery and unconventional femininity. Model Megan Pat reflects on the emotions she channeled during her evocative shoot with Ramzi Mansour and delves into her creative passions, the artistry of modeling, and her aspirations for the new year.

What spirits or emotions did you carry from the photoshoot with the photographer Ramzi Mansour? What was the energy like?

Going into the shoot, Ramzi and I had a clear understanding and vision of what we wanted to emulate. Emotion was the forerunner of this shoot, not trying to showcase the typical understanding of beauty and conventional femininity. This story is about a woman understanding her role in her own life, being run down in the dirt and muck of it all, but still coming back to herself. I had channeled my own inner struggles with life to showcase both the melancholy and immense strength we wanted to showcase, and in that, I had never felt so feminine and powerful. Not worrying about being “conventionally beautiful or feminine” allowed me to not hold back and focus on the importance of the story we wanted to tell. My femininity was brute, gentle, daring and soft all amalgamated into one.

What was the most memorable moment from the shoot?

The shoot as a whole was a memorable one, as the story told itself as the day went on along with the people that created it, but one moment that stood out to me was one of our last shots: the shot of me staring at my reflection into the mirror. Being presented only with yourself, having to almost hold yourself accountable with all your personal emotions and vulnerabilities, is what was an important moment to me in the shoot. I wasn’t posing or shooting for the sake of another photo shoot, I was emulating all that I was in that moment, and my vulnerability was accepted with open arms both by myself and by Ramzi.

How did you balance strength and elegance in this shoot?

Strength is an easy thing to showcase when you do not understand the full scope of the story you’re trying to tell. Strength did not lie in the brute or the masculine parts of this shoot, it lied with the amalgamation of both the feminine and masculine energies. Strength and elegance had to go hand in hand and could not be mutually exclusive to one another, they complimented each other on every shot, they had to.

Do you have a specific skincare routine?

I do have a ridiculously specific skincare routine. I have very sensitive skin and spent years researching what could heal my skin, so now I proudly use one very natural skincare brand and will religiously do my skincare no matter the occasion.

How would you describe your personal style when you’re off-camera?

I would describe my personal style as being a mix of elegant, classic, eclectic and eccentric. I love mixing styles and pairing pieces that would not typically go together. I can dress both masculine and feminine depending on how I feel on the day, and switch it up the next. Fashion is another way for me to creatively express myself.

What does a typical day off look like for you?

A typical day off would start off with me sleeping in. I’m very much a homebody and an old soul, so I start the day with a massive cup of coffee and get to work on my many hobbies waiting for me. I draw, paint, write and read, head off to the gym and do some yoga in between, then get up to some midnight shenanigans like baking cheesecake at 11pm. Being a night owl is a personal sport.

Are there any designers, photographers, or brands you dream of collaborating with?

Another one of my hobbies include researching thousands of brands and photographers in the industry. I have my favourite brands that I absolutely dream of working with, like Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, Miu Miu, and photographers I’ve heart-eyed since the beginning of my career like the extremely creative Haris Nukem, Elizaveta Porodina and Arthur Elgort.

Do you have other creative passions outside of modeling?

I consider myself a very creative person, and proudly call myself a jack of all trades. My first love will always be fine art - I paint, draw and express myself with a lot of mediums like oil paint, charcoal and fineliner. I write poetry, prose and short stories and often find myself picking up strange and new creative passions like crocheting, jewellery design and digital art.

What’s the most rewarding part of being a model?

The most rewarding part of being a model is being able to express yourself in ways not thought possible. Modelling isn’t just about showcasing a lifestyle or product, it is about emulating a character, a story, a life. Modelling is acting, it is theatre, it is storytelling. You cannot characterise modelling simply, and knowing that you as an individual can come together with likeminded souls to create a symbiosis of art is a beautiful thing.

What are some of your goals for 2025?

My goals for the next year would be to go full throttle with my career. I would love to see the world and all parts of it, meet even more people that I already have and collaborate with the most interesting and creative souls out there. I want to give more of my soul and my art to the world and show people that you can build a life of certainty, happiness and health in an industry that can be so mistakenly represented as being frivolous and unhealthy. I love my industry, and want to be able to infect people with my love and appreciation for it.

Photography: Ramzi Mansour @iamramzimansour
Model: Megan Pat @nutmegpat
Motorcycle: Stoos Customs@stooscustoms
Stylist: Tanlyn Leigh@styledxtanlynleigh
Hair & Makeup: Tammy [email protected]
Cinematography: Sean Robert Young
PR: TAMEDIA@tamediany

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