Phyllis Galembo's primary interest is the wearer's belief in the power of ritual costume to alter their everyday reality, this transformation allows the viewer to appreciate not only the process of cosmetic application but also the beliefs of the person hidden under the face and body paint. The transformation is intentionally shocking, frightening even, but nevertheless each image pulls you in and refuses to release you until the full impact of this form of cosmetic dress is appreciated.
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| Two Boys with Whips, Jacmel, Haiti, 1997 |
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| Ekpokang Masquerade, Calabar South, Nigeria, 2004 |
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| Lance de Corde, Jacmel, Haiti, 2004 |
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| Three Men with Chains, Jacmel |
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| Beach, Jacmel, Haiti, 2004 |
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| Man with Gun and Phone, Jacmel, Haiti, 2004 |
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| Man with Gun, Jacmel, Haiti, 2004 |
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