Mythos Esoteros

[kambriel]

Photographer: Rebekah Boyle
Model : Wednesday Mourning
Wardrobe: Kambriel

This image personifying "Medea" is the first from what will be an epic series of photographic art inspired by numerous goddesses and female legends from ancient times, inhabiting the world of magic and myth:



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Comments

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Art can be a very sensitive thing when it deals with "capturing" such strong persona's because so much is linked to the legends. I imagine it's a lot like when an actor has to play someone that has reached a mythical or sacred stature in people's hearts... it is an energy that is interpreted, but not repeated.

I think you might prefer this image - it shows more of the sadness and reluctance. There are actually many others, the original photo was just one of the very first previews I received from the shoot. I sincerely appreciate your thoughts and care for this, especially for wanting to do honour to the feminine spirit!

sorry, i went momentarily crazy

[aneke.livejournal.com]

First of all, I am SO sorry I completely went off in YOUR journal! I don't know what came over me...
and I didn't even say how lovely the clothes are! I also love the styling. Did you have a separate make-up person or did you, the model or photographer do?

You are right about the image-- I do prefer! Because there is deliberation for the horrible act. I can almost see her turning go into the house...

Again, I don't know what my problem was! We artist types are so overly emotional. Maybe I was having my own Medea moment: "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."The image is definitely provocative, as look at the strong reaction it produced in me. And that is part of good art.

I also think you perceived something else that I didn't explicitly say-- that by my coming out as a raving apologist for Medea, in some weird way I was defending the honour of women's role in our cultural collectiveness. Interesting.

Re: sorry, i went momentarily crazy

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Not to worry one bit! You can speak your mind with me :)

Wednesday did her own makeup for the shoot. She's a lovely, and brilliant gal ~ this series was her idea, and she's really putting a lot of heart, soul and thought into it. I think this will be a very inspiring series when it's complete, and hope it may get those who are currently unfamiliar with these personas more interested in learning more about who they were and what they represent.