Age: 66
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Have you given birth vaginally: Yes
Personal Motivation and Past Experiences
As a young girl I was of the opinion that the vulva was an organ of procreation and occasionally pleasure with a respectful partner. As my vulva and I progressed through many shared experiences I became aware of the profoundly elusive relationship we entered. From this grew respect for all aspects of my Self. To have a portrait of this mostly hidden perspective seemed natural.
If you could offer advice to your teenage self about body image, what would you say?
The most important and truly lasting relationship to cultivate is the one hidden deep within yourself. DO NOT BE AFRAID XOXO
Impact
When Caris first told me of her desire to create these portraits I was completely on board. I am always supportive of anything that respects the ‘sacred feminine’, so it was rather intriguing when trying to capture the ‘perfect’ image for the project. It was like trying to pay the highest honour to your most trusted friend, and feeling vastly inadequate. I’d do it again in a heartbeat 💓
Testimonial
I have long been an admirer of Caris’s artwork. Her professionalism and dedication to capturing the deeper meanings of art has helped me question what lies beneath all of us.
