‘ASTRAEA’ by
ANJA_K
RELOAD - 15 OCT 2018
"This shoot I've done is a minimal and progressive approach to capturing nakedness, with all its dimples, flaws and "imperfections" that are rigorously deleted from most media we encounter. I wanted the sun to reflect across my body and show that I have lumps, and use the sun to illuminate my body so it would look sculptural. My inspiration was Ancient Greek goddesses. They're very powerful, and carelessly naked women, and I think they're an inspiration, not just because they're athletic and strong and healthy but also because they're unashamed. Making people ashamed of themselves is a multi-billion dollar industry. Despite becoming more confident and accepting of myself and my body, we all feel pressure to live up to the standards imposed on us by the cosmetics and fashion industries. I made a point of not wearing any makeup in this shoot at all in order to show how amazing people are, and to not perpetuate a fake, "I'm lying around yet I'm completely made up for some reason" vibe. No props, no weird poses, just total nudity and a comfortable, calming atmosphere."
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