Jasmine Andrei
Will Not Be (Tamed)
-- Will Not Be (Tamed) --
Helping IuliPhotography this week, and I was inspired by the atmosphere of this abandoned insane asylum. I am happy to have been able to get a chance to make some photos and collaborate. More will come. A big thanks Iuli !
Artist Statement:
Women are constantly objectified for their bodies in photographs.
I know that being apart of "this" world, I have to accept that objectification is sometimes glorified. Some women would even argue that it is empowering. But whether you agree or disagree, the significance behind my pose with this chain is to exhibit how we are sometimes our own worst enemy. It is not meant to be seen as pornographic, but artful.
One of the main messages I represent is that: We are the keepers of our own freedom, from labels, stereotypes, and other judgments. And yet, at times it can be a struggle.
I’ve incorporated a long chain that wraps around my neck and ankle, to show the inner struggle I personally feel. The ends of the chain are not held by anyone, and although I’m not physically holding either end, this represents how these specific negative point of views are only thoughts and opinions that I confine myself to. If only I choose to give little importance to these thoughts, then may I be truly free to accept the fact that I am beautiful the way I am, despite all the ways one person can say otherwise.
I wanted to keep a gentle face without any sexual tension in body language or eyes. In my mind I was thinking of all the things that I am disgusted and saddened by when it comes to the media, the modeling world, etc, which can have us thinking negatively about ourselves and even, each other. This pose could be taken as suggestive, but I hope you will be able to see the innocence and strength of the composition of my body. And in a way, it is meant to be hypocritical, to evoke you to think all of those nasty thoughts that make me cringe and hate myself for.
Will Not Be (Tamed) :: The title is written like this because to me, I tell myself I can't be swayed one way or the other, however it may be just that--that I allow myself to become apart of the phenomenon which I resent. Which is why "Tamed" is within its own restraint, because it is a muted secret but boldly noticeable.
Will Not Be (Tamed)
-- Will Not Be (Tamed) --
Helping IuliPhotography this week, and I was inspired by the atmosphere of this abandoned insane asylum. I am happy to have been able to get a chance to make some photos and collaborate. More will come. A big thanks Iuli !
Artist Statement:
Women are constantly objectified for their bodies in photographs.
I know that being apart of "this" world, I have to accept that objectification is sometimes glorified. Some women would even argue that it is empowering. But whether you agree or disagree, the significance behind my pose with this chain is to exhibit how we are sometimes our own worst enemy. It is not meant to be seen as pornographic, but artful.
One of the main messages I represent is that: We are the keepers of our own freedom, from labels, stereotypes, and other judgments. And yet, at times it can be a struggle.
I’ve incorporated a long chain that wraps around my neck and ankle, to show the inner struggle I personally feel. The ends of the chain are not held by anyone, and although I’m not physically holding either end, this represents how these specific negative point of views are only thoughts and opinions that I confine myself to. If only I choose to give little importance to these thoughts, then may I be truly free to accept the fact that I am beautiful the way I am, despite all the ways one person can say otherwise.
I wanted to keep a gentle face without any sexual tension in body language or eyes. In my mind I was thinking of all the things that I am disgusted and saddened by when it comes to the media, the modeling world, etc, which can have us thinking negatively about ourselves and even, each other. This pose could be taken as suggestive, but I hope you will be able to see the innocence and strength of the composition of my body. And in a way, it is meant to be hypocritical, to evoke you to think all of those nasty thoughts that make me cringe and hate myself for.
Will Not Be (Tamed) :: The title is written like this because to me, I tell myself I can't be swayed one way or the other, however it may be just that--that I allow myself to become apart of the phenomenon which I resent. Which is why "Tamed" is within its own restraint, because it is a muted secret but boldly noticeable.