I’ve always had a camera in my hand therefore I was usually the designated photographer which was fine with me. When I did appear in photos I was usually surrounded by others.
Recently it came to my attention that I when a camera is pointed at me, I run. That visual was not appealing at all so I looked within and there I found myself inspired by my friend Letitia, who takes the most artist and creative selfies I’ve ever seen; Zanele Muholi, the South African photographer and visual activist who unapologetically captures herself in such a fiercely bold manner; and Frida Zahlo, the amazing Mexican painter who is quoted as saying: “I am my own muse.The subject I know best”.
After being inspired by these 3 amazing women, I decided to point the camera at myself and capture some self portraits.
These are the results.”
The UdoU Series…
The UdoU Series focuses on how Sistas see themselves; creating captures of their own Afrocentric beauty and sensuality. We invite you to participate by using your own SLR camera or your Point-and-Shoot Kodak, even your camera phone. We want you to capture you. We are not asking for professional works but we are looking for images that are 1)Afrocentric, 2)Creative and 3)Focus on your form as well as your face. We expect these images to be demure as well as uninhibited, intense as well as humorous, passionate as well as reserved.
Please submit 10-20 pictures and include your:
- Name
- Your Garden Name (and why you chose it)
- Phone
- A short bio telling us a what you want to share about who you are and what you do.
- Your thoughts behind your captures
Please send your images and response to udou@pangeasgarden .com
