Artist: Suzanne Mitchell
Exhibition: Female Introspective
Media: Archival Inkjet Print, 24” x 32” and 20” x 30”
Gallery: CSULB School of Art, Max L. Gatov East Gallery
Website: FB – ImageBySuzanne
Instagram: @imagebysuzanne
Suzanne Mitchell is an undergraduate student at CSULB. The program she is studying is photography. She likes doing fashion photography. It is a field where women can show their confidence. She likes taking pictures of people of color because it diversifies the fashion industry.
Her pieces of work are two pictures of women of color. They are Archival Inject Prints, 24” x 32” and 20” x 30”. One portrait features an Asian American woman arching her back with her arm up above. The background color is blue. She is facing away the camera and you can see her long shiny black hair. The other portrait features an African American woman fiercely facing the camera with a pink background. Both images show confident women feeling comfortable and sexy. Mitchell allowed the models to come dressed in whatever they wanted. The background color scheme was shown in a way that was white centered and more colorful at the edges.
The purpose of this project was “Embracing and empowering the feminine expression” (Artists Pamphlet). Her models portrayed confidence, beauty and grace. Mitchell took the pictures in such a way that let the models pose as they wished. She wanted to ensure a comfortable environment so it was just her and the model. As mentioned earlier, the models were able to choose their own outfit. Mitchell captured their essence and strong inner force.
This exhibit spoke to me because after this summer I have begun to get more in touch with my feminine side. Back then I was more casual, comfort over fashion gal, but after losing weight, changing my wardrobe and attitude I have been able to be more confident. This art show showed women being proud of who they are and showed them glowing! It made me really proud.
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