Untitled Photograph - Limited Edition of 1

Beauty; a concept that differs between cultures, class and one that changes over time. the one constant is that women have always been the ones held to its arbitrary standards and subject to the omnipresent male gaze. Nothing exemplifies this more than the iconic Barbie Doll. Through this series of barbie portraits I strive to capture a feeling of quiet resignation from these silent, plastic subjects while also placing focus on their unique looks and differing personalities. As a woman who has worked in the modelling industry on both sides of the camera, I have often struggled with male-driven, pre-determined standards of beauty. through my portraits I attempt to highlight my subjects' uniqueness and natural beauty in a simple and honest manner - as seen from a female perspective.
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