Self Preservation
by Donna Blackhall
Title
Self Preservation
Artist
Donna Blackhall
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
My idea behind the iron clad images I have posted here is that their skin looks as if it were forged from steel or iron. It is the idea that women look soft but are actually quite strong and can withstand a great deal in this world. The extension of that in this particular image is that women should be the owners of their own destiny and sexuality. They hold their own keys; the arm and leg positioning represent the protection of self. Women in many societies don�t hold that seemingly simple freedom.
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August 20th, 2010
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Comments (51)
Jerry Bokowski
Very tastefully done, Donna....the grace, beauty, and allure all here. I grew up on black and white art so I find this outstanding! FAV / LIKE
Carlin Blahnik
Very artistic capture. I love the graininess of the skin and the texture of the blanket. L/F
Marina Hanson
I really love your Iron Women gallery and the message behind it, Donna! This image is striking, love the title! voted
Roberto Gagliardi
wow..this image has got the structure of a strong Rock ( the legs part and the delicte tenderness of the arms and hands...good job indedd! F/V
Donna Blackhall
Tanya I'm honored that it reminds you of your daughter's work and I looked at and yes I see it the pose is there.
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