Ascension, Amy Sheppard
Photography
Photographic print on metallic pearl acrylic facemount
150 x 100
cm
1/1
framed
2019 Brisbane Portrait Prize Category Winner Judged by Chris Saines (Director QAGOMA) Artist Statement: "Look closely at this woman of strength, talent and unique beauty. She's cold, her skin has goosebumps and yet she is poised in goddess-like levitation. At first you might think she is similar to other figures we adore and falsely glorify. Look again...she embodies her influential stance with humility and ease. Aside from the unity between my subject and the underwater aesthetic designed to celebrate femininity, I photographed Amy Sheppard from internationally acclaimed band 'Sheppard' after being captivated by her commanding use of the digital platform earned through her musical success. In a strange society where followers are currency, I firmly believe that we need to continually reassess how we see "influence". Let's "follow" and visually absorb those who thrive on individuality, talent, and speaking truth. Amy leads by example, propelling women towards a new notion of true beauty."
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