Art Direction For the debut cover of MTV News VOL.UME digital magazine, Liam Payne was photographed in the iconic London’s Rapton Boxing Gym as he opened up about what matters the most: mental health, fatherhood, and defining life on his own terms. Our focus was to create an authentic narrative with a touch of surrealism, mirroring the intimate nature of the video interview. Photography: Charlotte Rutherford
“For a long time, I was playing this character, and in reality, I was a million miles away from it, and everyone could fucking see that shit. ”
“You get a different level of confidence once you are, like, ‘I’m good.’ Self-assuredness is a powerful thing.”
“Don’t let your past define you. It’s not all about what you did or didn’t do. I’m on the map of where I am supposed to be, and knowing that is the key.”