This piece was inspired by Amy Stein's domesticated series. I wanted to focus on the idea of how animals and humans can be related to one another through basic characteristics of behaviour. Humans are for the most part scared by wild animals. They take caution and go to extreme lengths to protect themselves from harm. In reality, the animals are just as fearful of the humans. It brought my attention that the two are the same. They do exactly the same things, try to survive in the world. I wanted to create a photograph that would bring into question, what if humans became animals? What if these creatures switched roles and discovered the connection they have in regards to survival and life.
I chose to have my model be nude because it is the most natural state someone could be in. Animals too are nude, therefore i felt it brought a connection to the piece. I then placed a wolf mask on my model because a wolf is a creature that is highly feared. The two can both be feared. Which brings me back to my question, what would happen in they became one another?
I love the lighting in the back, It almost creates to human figures behind her. very interesting concept. I would consider making this a series. Maybe in the other photos answer your own question to what would happen.
ReplyDelete- Emily Pleasance
I love this! (& not just because it's a naked chick)
ReplyDeleteThe simple composition is really working here, and I love the lighting as well! I also agree that a series would be very interesting, but the image alone is powerful as it is.
-Melissa Bessie
Hi Diana
ReplyDeleteSee if you can work out those shadows. Nice approach.
-Robyn