lately i've been thinking about the positive side of anonymity-
a form of protection, security, a safe warm place to be...
and though my portraits are generally about forced anonymity, this aspect is something i need to look at too... that, in some ways, these women are also protected, not objectified. they feel no embarrassing exposure. they can step forward if they want to. these women aren't harmed by me. not that i ever felt i was doing them any harm, but realizing that there is a positive quality to anonymity helps me proceed with a greater strength: i know they won't be hurt. i know they will always remain safe.
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One of the things I adore about your paintings is the safety you give your figures your woman and your bravery at letting them set out alone and naked (as in teeth as in fence which echoes teeth as in apron). Your self shines through all of these your care and your bravery, indeed.
r
thank you. so so so much!
i love them like they're real, actual, in the flesh people. i hope that love shows. :)
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