I will get this done! And I need your help!
What is this all about?
The world is ever changing but why is that here in the middle of the Bible belt we seem to take so much longer? Why is it that in a world that is so open to different ideas, different religions, and different races – we are still judged by what is on the outside?
My simple idea is this – capture the beauty and uniqueness of people that are not afraid to step outside of the box. Photograph the creative, expressive and diverse people that are labeled alternative. The emos, the scene kids, the gothic youth.
What does this have to do with me?
Everything! You know you have done it; you know that you have judged someone just by the way they look. You have been somewhere and have seen people that don't fit into the "normal" box and you have judged them. You have automatically assumed that they are strange ( or on drugs?!).
OR
You are the person that everyone stares at and whispers about when they walk past you.
So where I am going with this?
Are you the person that everyone stares at? If you are then you need to contact me. I am putting together images for a personal art project titled "Appearance is everything".
Requirements!
1) For this project you need to be at least 16 and no older then 30.
2) If under 18 you will need to have a parent attend any meeting with me and sign a model release form.
3) Each person that is interested in this project will need to write a one page essay on the following statement:
"Appearance is everything?"
It should be well thought out and should give both a negative and positive side to being different.
4) You will have to be willing to write your essay in your own handwriting.
5) Essay's along with a photo of yourself need to be emailed to me at the email below.
6) You will have a 15 min photo session with me and you will need to wear an outfit that shows the real you.
So ….. think you are alternative? Get writing on that essay!
Shae Cardenas – send emails to dcardenas2@cox.net with the subject being "2009 Art Project" ..