Pink Teens Former Ls Magazine Models Butterflies - - Pink1 Larissa ((install))

One day, Larissa had an idea. She wanted to combine her love of butterflies with her experience as a model to create something truly special. She gathered her friends, all of whom had also been featured in LS Magazine, and proposed a project that would bring together their shared passions.

“I was a cover, now I’m a story you can’t read without turning the page.” One day, Larissa had an idea

Larissa's friends, who were also former models, were intrigued by her idea and decided to join her. Together, they formed a group, which they called "Pink Teens," and began to create content around their shared love of butterflies. “I was a cover, now I’m a story

A standout moment is the in the middle of the video. The models stand before a wall of mirrored panels, each reflecting a different angle of the same butterfly motif. As the camera pans, we see them simultaneously looking into their own reflections and out of the frame, creating an unsettling sense of self‑observation versus external perception. It’s a masterstroke that elevates the video from pure nostalgia to a genuine, self‑critical piece. The models stand before a wall of mirrored

She picked up the Polaroid. On the back, in shaky teenage handwriting: “Pink1 Larissa — butterflies mean change.”

One of the most compelling aspects of this work is its of an aesthetic that has often been critiqued for its superficiality. By bringing the former LS models back into the frame as older, self‑aware women, Larissa invites viewers to consider how those early experiences of being “the face of a brand” shape identity. The piece asks whether the models can own their past rather than simply being haunted by it.