ben kirilo is a multimedia artist based in wellington, new zealand. inspired by skateboarding and hip-hop culture, he produces media across a range of mediums, both stills and video. his style characterised by an obsession to capture moments in time and a love of analogue texture.
ben has worked at and alongside major new zealand festivals: rhythm and vines, bay dreams, soundsplash and more, as well as producing high quality media for a range of talented local artists including ROVA, messie & Hans. he has independently directed, shot and edited music videos: 'RAINS' by kid rey and '200 DEGREES' by CON.DRIA, showcasing his distinctive visual style and creative
ben has led creative direction on dozens photoshoots creating promotional materials for artists. he has also worked with brands to create compelling marketing materials for clothing capsules and artist merchandise, bringing his unique aesthetic to commercial projects and understanding of current marketing trends and techniques.
ben primarily focuses himself on still visuals, namely photography and graphics. having a huge portfolio of both personal and professional work, ben does not limit himself to any particular style or method, being proficient in both film and digital photography.
most recently he is developing a photo series documenting the wellington music scene, particularly documenting the range of identity within the community.
