40 Days

Short Story + Art Photography + 2023

A court adorned – A child reborn – A kingdom transformed

40 Days is a contemporary fairy tale split between written narrative and art photography.

In the coastal kingdom of Pervium, three court members have been selected to serve their king– a child. Although the positions in court seem ideal, providing each courtier with significant power, they soon discover a dark secret. When the Child King matures, the court will have fulfilled their fundamental role to Pervium and die. Fearful of death and attempting to create a society where they can prosper, the court must use deception, traverse the realms of the dead, and sacrifice innocence to escape their fate.

Photos from Pervium
Shot by Fernando Diaz - Written by Jacob Wiant

Art photography chronicling the Child King's plight

Meet the Characters

Courtier from the House of Authority

Portrayed by Zack Mercado

Courtier from the House of Family

Portrayed by Emma Repasy

Courtier from the House of Education

Portrayed by Katelyn DiPippa

Visit the Locations

2022-2023 - 40 Days

Process Work

Sketches to plan and prepare the world of 40 Days