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Narelle Delle Baite australia
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Leanne
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entry description
Since the 21st century, few examples of photographic images integrate divine beauty in female portraiture, although photography has a long-standing relationship with beauty. For this image, gold-tipped feathers were used as composited symbols to obscure and mask the unique features of the face, creating anonymity and alluding to the presence of something mythical and divine surrounding the sitter. Historically, feminine beauty has maintained a prominent place in society; however, recent research suggests a majority of women are dissatisfied with their appearance and view themselves negatively as a result from continuous media bombardment of unrealistic beauty ideals. This unhealthy attitude is reflected in the dramatic increases in female cosmetic surgeries. The feminine beauty 'ideal' is ever-changing, and the appeal for a new direction is recognised with the revival of the concept of Divine Beauty as a response to the increasing pressure for women to pursue unrealistic ideals of beauty. Divine beauty is associated with the soul, God, aesthetics, goodness, nature and is beyond the physical. This image aims to offer an alternative notion of feminine beauty focussing on the divine beauty of women while challenging current western beauty trends emphasis on the physical aspect of women.about the photographer
Photographer and Artist based in Queensland Australia, with a passion to create unique images fusing art and photography. Majority of my inspiration is sourced from travelling and art. My style is continuously evolving as I strive to create images that inspire humanity, question assumptions and motivate integrity.back to gallery
