Art Chicas Unidas Reception November 14th, 2009

Once parting with my young apprentices. I still had the post-production work to do. In one week I needed to edit, retouch, print, frame and install the series. With coffee and my dog at my side I got to work. I have posted a look at more lighting tests, edit picks before retouching and more at my flickr. Please take a look.

Here is what ended up being displayed out in the woods.

La Reunion – Art Chicas Unidas 2009

“The Price of Beauty”
Conceptual Photography Series by Erica Felicella

Crew:
Erica Felicella
Tammy Pitre
Cierra Geer
Britanni Johnson

Assistant Crew:
Erika
Roxanne
Cindy
Daisy


Statement about Concept:

This short series of work tells the story of a woman facing her own struggle with external versus inner beauty. In three images we watch her go from Recognition to Transition and end in Revelation. She walks into the woods a defeated individual, lost and aware of the need for change. A failed plan allows her to look within herself to see beauty and strength. Now aware of her true beauty, she continues on her journey out of the woods reveling in her new found strength.
This short visual story addresses the pressure placed on woman in our society and the misperception that they face. The “really beautiful” people are often not seen for who they truly are and the “other people” are obsessed with the idea of unattainable beauty. The ultimate beauty lies inside and knowing who you truly are.



The Price of Beauty
Archival Pigment Prints – Artist Proofs
12.5” x 17.5”
2009


1. Recognition
We found the character in this story at the point of recognition. She has begun her journey into the woods to find the change she seeks

2. Transition
Shortly after her failed attempt, she is sitting in the forest with her thoughts. She enters a place of contemplation.

3. Revelation
Coming to the end of her journey, she has been released from her former burden of self. Walking out of the woods, she stops to take a moment to revel in her in all the beauty.



Recognition - "The Price of Beauty" © erica felicella photography

Transition - "The Price of Beauty" © erica felicella photography

Revelation - "The Price of Beauty" © erica felicella photography

A big thank you to all of my crew, to the volunteers, La Reunion and the other 3 artists. What a great project!