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ALEX_O 

ARTISTS STATEMENT
It's taken me a long time to be comfortable in my body. I have been a dancer my whole life so my relationship with myself, other people, the earth, the air, everything is grounded in my physicality. When I began developing curves, breasts and soft flesh that didn't conform to the image of the dancer I aspired to be, I grew so distant from my body as if it were a separate entity and I was simply surviving inside it with the hope that one day I might shake it off like a snake skin. I am proud of the work I've done to mend my relationship with my body, which included opting for breast reduction surgery at age 23 to help me through some dysmorphia. Doing ISM and submitting my photos alongside so many other beautiful women is a way for me to continue moving toward a relationship with my body that is grounded in respect. Bodies are incredible and deserve our love and care.

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contorting
Alex_O 'contorting'
11 Nov 21
Photos
ZIP - 60 images
CurvesAndFolds
Alex_O 'CurvesAndFolds'
16 Jul 22
Photos - reload
ZIP - 48 images
ARTIST PROFILE
birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
occupation: Dancer
age: 25
height: 159cm
relationship status: In a loving relationship
starsign: Libra
biggest passion in my life: My biggest passion is play... I'm committed to never losing touch with my inner child. I'm currently so obsessed with getting some new ink! There are so many amazing artists in Naarm, Melbourne and so many ideas!
I like to listen to: My little sister sing, she has such a beautiful voice
I like to watch: My boyfriend's cat surveying the world from the windowsill
I like to smell: I love walking along the street in spring and smelling jasmine hanging over someone's front fence
I like to taste: A strong Earl Grey with a biccie is the best
I like to feel: I'm a really physical person and will totally melt under a hand on my ribs or hip
favourite part of my body: I love my collarbones and how blue my eyes look in the light
favourite part of someone else's body: Cheek dimples...I think it's so sweet when people have cheek dimples
Why i shot myself: I wanted to be part of I Shot Myself to break down the preconceived notions of what a female should look like - notions that are prevalent in wider society but also that still exist within my own mind.
who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: Scomo - though it would probably be an eye-opening experience for him
who I'd most like to see shoot themselves: Lizzo
Most outrageous thing I have done: Losing my virginity to a bar crawl tour guide in Barcelona... it may have been a bit outrageous but it was a positive first time - he was lovely and it's a great story
Bands I like: Glass Animals, Sycco, Mac Miller
Books I like: Tales of the Unexpected by Roald Dahl, Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Films I like: Mon Oncle, Grease, Zoolander