My idea of what constitutes masculinity and femininity is not based on gender. Femininity is a way of being, an attitude towards just as masculinity is a separate way of acting. To me femininity is high awareness of beauty, emotions and aesthetics. It can be seen in nature, in fashion and in art. I feel masculinity is a sense of power and strength, noticeable in protectiveness, ambition, and assertiveness. I believe that everybody has a mixture of both femininity and masculinity inside them. From day to day and in different situations the balance between the two changes.
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The fashion photography of Inez Van Lamsweede shot mainly in black and white has an interesting play on the dynamic of masculine and feminine.
(role reversal photo 2)
The Photo taken of the lone tree in front of the construction site was inspired by a photo by shotbart that I stumbled upon. The photo "Last Winter's Arms" juxtaposes nature with modern architecture. Nature is the feminine element in the photo and the buildings represented the masculinity of business world.The Three photographs of the girls I took are of my friend Ellie. Influence by the role reversal work of Kristina Sintuko. I wanted to play off the established feminine and masculine norms and show that the norms are not instinctive but conditioned.
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