Love them so much they are amazing. I love these pictures.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Laura Nashville's amazing art
Here is the photograph that is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Titled: Furrow, created in 2010.
Titled: Furrow, created in 2010.
Laura
Young lives in Nashville, holds a BFA from the University of Georgia
and an MFA from the University of Miami. Laura's artistic expression is
not just confined to photography--she uses a variety of media including
ceramics and works on paper, and a common theme in her work is the
relationship we have with our bodies. She began using her own body as
canvas in 2005 and Since then, ornamenting her body has become a ritual
performed to alter her sense of self. She has had numerous exhibitions
galleries and museums and was awarded a Professional Development Grant
by the Tennessee Arts Commission in 2010.
“Furrow” is from a series about wanting to alter one’s body and the internal conflict that develops when we feel repulsed and attracted to our body at the same time.
The long history of body ornamentation is intricately connected to human identity. Whether with permanent marks like tattoos, or temporary decorations like makeup and clothing, body art is used to signal an individual's place in society, to enhance beauty, and to symbolize group identity and affiliation. It can also be a way for people to challenge social values and cultural assumptions about identity, and the body itself.
Drawing on my body is a ritual that helps me explore my identity. This ritual mimics the daily grooming and attention to appearance that is tightly woven into most woman’s identity. As such it binds me to the “Tribe of Women.” Yet, I strive to stretch the boundaries of my identity and construct a self image that plumbs the depths of my longing rather than conform to society’s ideals of feminine beauty and behavior.
In my current studio practice, I start by drawing lines and patterns on my skin to alter my appearance and reveal hidden aspects of my identity. Then I document the transformation by shooting self portrait photographs with a digital camera in natural light.
Over the past 5 years, this process has opened my eyes to how ingrained the cult of beauty is in all of us. With different series, I have captured my feminine and masculine aspects, my human and animal traits, and the feelings of attraction and repulsion to my own body. My most recent series has been an attempt to create portraits of strong women. Women whose life experience seems etched upon their skin and with this experience comes a wisdom which I'm longing to know.
The following images started in response to the way women apply cosmetics to change their appearance to fit our society’s ideas of beauty. I began to fantasize about what women might look like in a society where beauty was believed to be the visual expression of the person’s inner state and personal traits. How would personal qualities such as compassion, intuition, creativity, perseverance be expressed? The resulting portraits turned out to be interesting women that I would like to have coffee with.
“Furrow” is from a series about wanting to alter one’s body and the internal conflict that develops when we feel repulsed and attracted to our body at the same time.
The long history of body ornamentation is intricately connected to human identity. Whether with permanent marks like tattoos, or temporary decorations like makeup and clothing, body art is used to signal an individual's place in society, to enhance beauty, and to symbolize group identity and affiliation. It can also be a way for people to challenge social values and cultural assumptions about identity, and the body itself.
Drawing on my body is a ritual that helps me explore my identity. This ritual mimics the daily grooming and attention to appearance that is tightly woven into most woman’s identity. As such it binds me to the “Tribe of Women.” Yet, I strive to stretch the boundaries of my identity and construct a self image that plumbs the depths of my longing rather than conform to society’s ideals of feminine beauty and behavior.
In my current studio practice, I start by drawing lines and patterns on my skin to alter my appearance and reveal hidden aspects of my identity. Then I document the transformation by shooting self portrait photographs with a digital camera in natural light.
Over the past 5 years, this process has opened my eyes to how ingrained the cult of beauty is in all of us. With different series, I have captured my feminine and masculine aspects, my human and animal traits, and the feelings of attraction and repulsion to my own body. My most recent series has been an attempt to create portraits of strong women. Women whose life experience seems etched upon their skin and with this experience comes a wisdom which I'm longing to know.
The following images started in response to the way women apply cosmetics to change their appearance to fit our society’s ideas of beauty. I began to fantasize about what women might look like in a society where beauty was believed to be the visual expression of the person’s inner state and personal traits. How would personal qualities such as compassion, intuition, creativity, perseverance be expressed? The resulting portraits turned out to be interesting women that I would like to have coffee with.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
The best shaving regimen ever!!!
Found this amazing product at Target the other day.. The hubby tried it first with amazing results not one bump or razor burn.
So I decided I would try it. I am super happy and impressed.. No razor burn bumps or ingrown hair.. It even worked great on my precious lady.
The lotion is great to.. No harsh smell or greasy feeling I love it..
Best part its organic and yucky stuff free....
Yeah feeling great after a shave! :)
Friday, June 1, 2012
Clothes I am in love with
Found this amazing website and I am in love there clothes are perfect for me.. A blend of pin up and grown up goth cant wait to start buy some of the pieces...
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Alice
As we all know I love Alice and Wonderland of all kinds...Just recently to my collection I have gotten an new Flamingo..( thank you .My BFF )
I was going to put him in my WONDERLAND GARDEN but I dont want him to disappear or worse get yucky so he is hanging out in my house planet..
So since mentioning my garden here it is with lots of hard work and dedication, (thank you Grams) it has become a haven for me of beauty and happiness...
So how does your Garden grow??
Monday, May 21, 2012
Ideal weight
These pics are from May of last year I realize that this size I am here in these pics are my Favorite.. I felt the best look my best and had a ton of energy to spare.. Hopefully I can get back to this place in a month or 2.. Lucy for me not that far off...
Have a Great day.. Work out hard and eat smart...
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Some days you Just want to Be Beautiful
Was roaming the web and found some beautiful Lingerie I think I may have to buy them all ;)
Most of these are from a website called Hips&Curves.. Thank you Shelia for the insight...
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