‘HYPERSALAD’ by
JASMYN
RELOAD - 05 AUG 2016
"Being a female is a world of insecurity. For me makeup and hair have always offered me a sense of security, a means of hiding myself. Without makeup or hair I have nowhere to hide. I feel less exposed here because of my nudity, and more exposed because of my lack of makeup and hair. I was locked out of my rooftop where I took my last photos, so I was forced to explore other options. I considered asking friends to use their rooftops, but I decided otherwise. I thought doing so would have been a form of surrender. I wanted to keep my business private, I didn't want to rely on anyone else for help. I'm confident and secure in myself and I can most certainly get by on my own. In the end I found myself climbing over fences and sneaking around solar panels to get these photos. This new rooftop was much less private than what I'd grown accustomed to, but I didn't care. In losing the security of my hair and makeup I was forced to create that security for myself. I couldn't care about the hundreds of potential onlookers from the neighbouring apartment, I was far too invested in myself."
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