Since I conceived this project in December 2004, I've seen the continuing progression of a female movement—an emerging
culture that reminds us, "it's not about looking perfect." This project is about women learning to accept themselves. It's
about rejecting false "perfection" and embracing what is real.
*Beautiful, Confident, Vulnerable Women* strives to
find what is real in the female form; to expose the raw beauty of the feminine spirit, without the labels that society ascribes
to it. The impossible ideals personified in television and magazine ads coalesce into the singular image of an empty, plastic
woman who does not exist.
The women in this project do. We are real, and we have revealed ourselves to the camera as we really are. Don't just
look *at* us—look into us. The hope and loss, rage and joy, fear and defiance of our everyday lives are the beautiful
truth of our existence. This is an ongoing project. As of this exhibit, I am halfway to my goal of photographing 100 women.
To see the complete BCVW photo library, visit me on the web at shutter-girl.com and click on "Series." If you or someone you
know might be interested in becoming a part of this project, please contact me at (516) 965-3641 or e-mail me at
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I am thrilled to announce the 1st public exhibit of this
Work in Progress.
February 21 - May 20, 2006
Inner Peace Gallery
538 Westbury Ave.
Carle Place, NY 11514
516-333-6611
Gallery
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 3pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
