Project_ISM - erotic art & public nudity

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ARTISTS STATEMENT

People have this horrible notion that nudity automatically implies pornography. However, when I see a person nude it's more about shadows, curves, composition - elements that you would be able to find in any work of art. And the most amazing thing about photographing the nude is the ability to catch a person truly naked - not just physically. There's a vulnerability present that I've been unable to capture elsewhere. This is me - no clothes, no barriers, nothing to hide behind...

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Summer 'who_am_i'
10 Sep 03
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ARTIST PROFILE

birthplace: Chicago
currently living in: University of IL - Champaign
occupation: History student
age: 21
height: 5'5'
weight: 130
relationship status: single
starsign: Leo
biggest passion in my life: is learning
I like to listen to: peoples heart beats as they sleep
I like to watch: people in museums pretending they understand art
I like to feel: skin on skin contact
favourite part of my body: I've come to embrace everything including my large ass
favourite part of someone else's body: collar bone on men, curve of hips on woman
Why i shot myself: to show that nudity can be tasteful and artistic
who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: Any porn star
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: Audrey Tautou
Most outrageous thing I have done: been alone - seems normal but think about it

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