Project_ISM - erotic art & public nudity

VIOLETTE_M

ARTISTS STATEMENT

I wanted to express the level of intimacy I feel with my self in addition to exploring the sense of detachment I feel to my physical body. This led me to taking a series of distorted close up shots that somewhat detach specific body parts from the body as a whole. I tried not to look at my photos at all while shooting because I like the idea of the camera being a mirror. You can not edit or delete your image in a mirror and I wanted this project to reflect my image as raw and mirror like as possible. For props I chose to use objects that are actively around me and used regularly. I chose to shoot it in my room because it is my Xanadu, my personal and safe space where I am most myself and the happiest. I wanted to explore abstracting elements curves and lines of my body in close up shots to further demonstrate the detachment I often feel from my physical form. I feel most at peace and content within the company of myself and within my dreams.

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Violette_M 'myownxanadu'
11 Jun 18
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ARTIST PROFILE

birthplace: San Diego, California
occupation: Fashion/Blogger/Events coordinator
age: 25
height: 5 feet
relationship status: Single
starsign: Sun in Scorpio Moon in Virgo Ascending in Aquarius
biggest passion in my life: Traveling the world and having unique experiences with people that I may never see again. Sleepless nights, and long mornings
I like to listen to: Complete Silence, the ambient sounds of crickets chirping as the sun sets
I like to watch: Strangers on the street interacting with one another. Also kittens!
I like to smell: Gasoline, dirt after the rain, and crisp mountain air at high altitudes
I like to taste: Black tea and bourbon. Vegan food of any shape or form
I like to feel: Waves in the ocean, or strong river currents taking over my body
favourite part of my body: My eyes. Sometimes I get lost in them when I look at them in a mirror for too long
favourite part of someone else's body: The curves between a woman's hip and waist
Why i shot myself: To feel liberated and express the intimacy I feel with myself when I am alone.
who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: Donald Trump
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: Donald Trump
my website/fav website: Reddit
Most outrageous thing I have done: I hiked over 500 miles in the wilderness for 2 months. I have also almost died 3 times, but that is a story for another time
Bands I like: S U R V I V E, Beats Antique, Jefferson Airplane, Choking Victim
Books I like: Handbook for the New Paradigm, A Clockwork Orange, Anything by Neitzche, Oliver Sacks, or Einstein
Films I like: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Inception, Mr Nobody

this artist also contributed to beautiful agony
Violette_M is Agony contributor A4517

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