FRAGILITY

‘Fragility’ is an experimental project I did during the first year of my degree with the intend to briefly delve into the theme of vulnerability.

Through working with this model in the nude it highlights her vulnerable state. It reveals her true form. A human being begins their journey naked, it’s a symbolic reflection of what is true.

We may not necessarily always be able to comprehend what triggers such emotion. An person’s vulnerability is a natural human response to an unpleasant situation. It could be unmasked in many situations, from trauma, to bereavement, or perhaps even mental illness. It’s an emotion more commonly directed at women than men YES, but its not always a sign of weakness, it can be a sign of strength. “It represents a deep, subtle form of power” (Manson, 2011).

NOTE: At the time of shooting, this was my first ever attempt at a portrait photo shoot.