Project_ISM - erotic art & public nudity

AMARIA

ARTISTS STATEMENT

I have never been one to photograph my body. In fact, for most of my life I have tried to hide it as much as possible, feeling insecure and shameful about its shape and what I deemed to be 'flaws'. Deciding to do this shoot was a goal that I'm proud to have set. I felt slightly awkward, and definitely out of my comfort zone when I first began taking the photos, and almost like it was an inappropriate thing to do, showing so much of myself. But as I settled into the flow, and began experimenting with different poses, I began to enjoy seeing my body in such a different way. As art. And I realised it has always been beautiful - I just needed to look at it from a different perspective.

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Amaria 'cinta_diri'
05 Jul 20
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ARTIST PROFILE

birthplace: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
age: 19
height: 5'9
starsign: Gemini
biggest passion in my life: Creating music and art, to spread lots of love and positivity to everyone who listens to and sees it
I like to listen to: The birds in the trees, chill beats, and the voice of a lover
I like to watch: The sunset, people passing by, the stars, romantic comedies, and inspirational videos
I like to smell: Freshly cut grass, and flowers after a rainfall
I like to taste: Mint in my mouth after brushing my teeth, sweet fruits, and every kind of amazing vegan food
I like to feel: The protection of a tight hug, hands around my face, and the moment my cheek touches a soft pillow
favourite part of my body: My eyes
favourite part of someone else's body: Their eyes, or their smile
Why i shot myself: I 'shot myself' as a goal to become more comfortable in my own skin, and start seeing this form as a beautiful temple, instead of absorbing the sexualised portrayal of bodies by society.
who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: A certain American president
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: Jordan Fisher
my website/fav website: Pinterest. I'm always inspired when I go there!
Most outrageous thing I have done: I had sex on the road outside a neighbourhood of houses, just after some New Year's celebrations
Bands I like: Jacob Collier, Bruno Major, H.E.R, Flume, Mumford & Sons, Jungle, FKJ
Books I like: The Alchemist, Shadow of the Wind, The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet
Films I like: Into the Wild, Lord of the Rings, Lion, Three Idiots, Harry Potter, anything by Studio Ghibli

AMARIA