Stazi Dazi Story + Design By: Sophie Gragg P hotos By: Salim Garcia HER AURA IS BLUE AND SHE LOVES BLUE Stazi Dazi radiates a regal and vibrant vibe through every art form
she explores. At only 23, Stazi has dabbled in a variety of creative fields, from music to acting to modeling. The artist is centered by her passion to create and spread the simple messages of honesty and love with the community she has built. From a young age, Stazi knew she was meant to create. She was fascinated by art’s ability to evoke emotion from her consumer, and knew that her path would have to be in the vast creative field. Growing up, Stazi split her time between New York City and New Jersey, but found herself more in New York as she got older and was able to take advantage of the city’s public transport system. She notes that her time in the big apple played a role in shaping her admiration for the arts. “Growing up in New York and being around it all really made me appreciate art as a whole. It’s literally everywhere you look - from the fashion people are wearing, the walls, even that abandoned flower on the floor that countless people stepped on, but never stopped to admire. This city made me realize to appreciate the beautiful details in life and that I can be my most unapologetic self.” Despite admittedly not having a lot of confidence as a teenager, Stazi landed her first modeling opportunity for a vintage boutique store. She was at first discouraged by rude comments from those around her, but after some time her interest in acting helped her gain more confidence. Stazi was then able to take advantage of Instagram and use it as a tool to inspire and encourage her. “I’ve always loved to look fly, and with that platform I was able to showcase my style and become more comfortable in front of the camera. My modeling is an act of rebellion. To everyone who said I was ugly, not thin enough, too short, or that I don’t meet the industry standard, it’s incredible what you can accomplish when you stay true to yourself. I’ve been able to accomplish things I never would’ve imagined, especially as an independent model, and I definitely have to thank Instagram for how far I’ve gotten.”
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