Les Solaires
I feel like in this society we, women especially, are raised with the idea that beauty means strength somehow. We value people based on their appearance. We listen to beauty. But how do we define beauty? Beauty is defined differently in every single culture. So this means that the value of a person is different in every culture? Cultures are made by people. It is not natural. Beauty is also defined by people. Natural beauty doesn't exist. What is the value of beauty? Do we value someone based on other people's ideas?
"Les Solaires" is part of my investigation into the value of beauty. I started to make these portraits in Knokke. Knokke is a town at the coast of Belgium which is known for its luxurious lifestyle and where keeping up appearances is very important. Back in Antwerp I was inspired by some women as well. This project is still in progress.
"Les Solaires" is part of my investigation into the value of beauty. I started to make these portraits in Knokke. Knokke is a town at the coast of Belgium which is known for its luxurious lifestyle and where keeping up appearances is very important. Back in Antwerp I was inspired by some women as well. This project is still in progress.