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canon EOS 1d mark IV
Model :Librarian_D Mayhem #1807041
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this is not a teaser for Machete 2 or Nude Nuns with Big Guns II but just a bit of provocation and fun! thanks to LD who managed to pull out this shot with the perfect attitude, it was simply a great moment shooting this! hope you enjoy! ;-)
il y a tellement d'autres occupations plus intelligentes à faire ...
(sur un mur dans une rue de Marseille)
600w flash with 50cm reflector w/grid on red bg, 600ws flash masked with heart gobo on model
The work "The Virgin Unveiled" presents itself as a visual and conceptual provocation. The artist, with a desecrating intent, draws on an imagery deeply rooted in Western culture: the iconography of the Madonna offering her heart. However, traditional sacredness is deconstructed here, dismantled to be reassembled in a new and ambivalent form.
The image evokes a sense of vulnerability and revelation; the female figure, almost completely immersed in shadow, loses its distinctive features, becoming an archetype of suffering humanity. The heart, projected onto her skin like a flickering flame, is the emotional core of the work; it is a symbol of love, passion, but also of pain and fragility. The pose of the hands, protecting or offering the heart, suggests an internal conflict, a struggle between the desire to give and the need to defend oneself.
The framing is frontal, almost hieratic, recalling traditional representations of the Madonna. However, the absence of a defined face and the soft lighting create an atmosphere of mystery and ambiguity.
The predominance of dark red in the background creates a feeling of oppressive, almost claustrophobic heat. The color can be interpreted as a symbol of passion, but also of suffering and sacrifice. The use of chiaroscuro accentuates the contrast between the female figure and the luminous heart, drawing the viewer's attention to the most significant detail.
The heart is the central symbol of the work; its projection on the skin suggests a profound and intimate connection between the body and emotions. The absence of a face in the female figure can be interpreted as a desire to universalize the experience of pain, making it accessible to all viewers.
The nudity of the female figure is a key element in the demystification of traditional iconography: the Madonna is often depicted in sumptuous robes and lavish decorations, but here her image is stripped of all artifice, revealing a raw and authentic vulnerability. The work could be part of an artistic movement that deconstructs religious symbols to explore themes of identity, sexuality, and power. Echoes of artists such as Marlene Dumas, known for her raw and direct depictions of the female body, and Tracey Emin, who often uses autobiographical and provocative elements in her work, can be found.
"The Virgin Unveiled" is a complex and thought-provoking work that invites the viewer to question the meaning of religious symbols and the nature of human experience. The desecration of traditional iconography is not an end in itself, but serves to create a space for reflection and openness to new interpretations of the sacred and the profane. The image leaves us with a sense of unease and wonder, inviting us to look beyond appearances and confront our most intimate vulnerability.
Also do not lose to the provocation, also strength ....
It had much look at the situation, but did not become eventually fight.
挑発に負けないのも、またつよさ…。
しばらく様子をみていましたが、結局ケンカにはなりませんでした。
I don’t know who painted it or why. A red dot is loud, imperfect, cracking and plastered across the bark of a tree. It drew me in.
This image works because it sits between natural and artificial, intention and erosion. The bark is still bark, but the paint transforms it by flattening some areas, deepening others. Texture becomes surface. Surface becomes symbol. And the colour? It doesn't settle. It pulses.
It’s a graphic abstraction born from something ordinary. A mark without meaning, made meaningful through the act of noticing.
So over the past few weeks I have been wanting to attempt the 365 self portrait project. I have been debating weather or not it would be too much for me to take on, so I figured I would start it during my Christmas break! That way I can get into the habit of taking a photo every day. My inspiration for this photo was trying to incorporate colour and movement but still have a lot of pain and emotion - my concept wasn't really anything in particular I just knew I wanted something like this, and it happened. I really want to grow as a photographer and I think this project will challenge me to try new things and come out of my comfort zone. I would love any feedback!!
"I might like you better if we slept together
But there's something in your eyes that says maybe
That's never, NEVER say NEVER..."-Romeo Void
Hat from EVICA (Houndstooth Fedora)
Hair from DOUX (Desi)
Earrings and Necklace from Maxi Gossamer (Alexa Pearls)
Blouse and Skirt from Provocation (Sexy Secretary)
Heels from N-Core (Cora)
Nails from Black Lotus (Coffin French Nails)
Rings from A Piece of Me ( Creiseda)
Scotch Whiskey Glass and Cigarette from Tredente
Glenfiddich Scotch and Jim Beam Whiskey from DUTCHIE
Backdrop from Synnergy (Office)
Alcohol Cart and Ice Bucket from Canape (Archer Barware)
Pose by me
Enjoy! Moxxie 🍸
Has anyone else noticed their YouTube feeds are full of nostalgic 1950's PSAs? With titles like "How To Be A Housewife" or "Tips For A Happy marriage" I've been inspired to create a small series of "Trophy" images of those ideals with a twist.
Our model is wearing:
LeLutka EvoX LILLY 3.1
Bonnie - Panty Add-On
Cake mix box - Self
NO.MATCH_NO_KIND
Lazuri Classic Pearls Earrings & Necklace-1
REBORN by eBODY v1.69.4
Vibing -- emma rings -- gold
-KC- NEDIS PUMPS
[Provocation] Christmas Maid dress-Mint
{anc} story. / cake
TF - ELENA SKIN SNOW GOLD
LEMPIKA - FRECKLES AND MOLES 1
[theSkinnery] Bom Body - Beauty Marks
[OTHER FACES] Juna Blush [Cheeks - Red]
[OTHER FACES] Juna Blush [Nose - Red]
Cake Inc.: Rash Bodyblush V2 (Soft Tint)
Pluie - Knee Ouchie 3
UA - Stretch Marks [BUTT/LEGS& BELLY] - Tintable - 01
Izzie's - LeL Evo X - Baking Mess / Face Flour B
Kitchen scene design courtesy of Monica Weir. Items used:
Onsu ~ "Bridgewater" House ~ Washed ~ Smaller Tex Ver
[Black Bantam] Cracked Egg & Yolk Hold
BBQ Nuggy - Spilled Cereal - Gold
dust bunny . spring cleaning . trash can . silver
dust bunny & con . rosemary kitchen
dust bunny . homemade summer treats . chocolate chips
snacks
dust bunny . homemade summer treats . recipe book
dust bunny & con . rosemary kitchen decor
dust bunny . hanging plants . ivy planter
03.KOPFKINO - Mediterranean Kitchen - Wine Island
13.KOPFKINO - Mediterranean Kitchen - Spoon Jar
Flour Bum - gwainalot
floorplan. french plates
Frohes Fest (Merry festive season); Gelitin; 2010
Pink out of a corner (two jasper Johns); Lutz Bacher; 1963, 1991
Is a giant sculpture of a butt plug which shows a vague resemblance to a Christmas tree art, or meaningless provocation?
La magnifique Gema (Insta: goth_dangerous), maquillee par Patrica Mora, lors d'un shooting dans une station desafectee de train. Aranjuez - Espagne (2017)