Girlosophy: INSPIRE
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Posted by Girlosophy on Wed 16 November 2011
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The latest book in Anthea Paul's Girlosophy series, Girlosophy – INSPIRE was born from the idea that girls can use their creative sources - in particular art and photography - as an empowering tool.
As a visual journey that takes the reader across countries and experiences, Girlosophy –INSPIRE is designed to lift spirits, encourage thought and ignite a sense of adventure while promoting a new way of seeing the world. Curated by COFA masters graduates Anthea Paul and Geraldine Mills, Girlosophy – INSPIRE is created as a oracle of ideas, details, moods, words and images to be dipped into, over and over.
From the Dalai Lama’s monks in India to the Burning Man festival in Nevada, the shrine at the Bali Memorial, a palm reader’s neon sign in Los Angeles and a moment on stage with Florence and the Machine; Girlosophy – INSPIRE fuses moments snatched through the lens into a stunning visual essay that lifts, as the title would suggest, and transcends as only a Girlosophy project can.
“At the heart of INSPIRE is a call to action to become a participant in the many scenes that unfold around you on a daily basis. Becoming aware of your surroundings is something that is at the core of photography. Observation is a process, not an event.” Anthea Paul
Noting that usually women are represented by media-generated appearances, Anthea Paul observes, ‘I think girls inherently get the concept that they are regarded as ‘the object’ of society in general. Let’s face it: women look at women and men look at women, and popular culture continually reflects and endorses this idea of high materialism entwined with overt sexuality – the Kardashian era. I don’t think it’s healthy and I’m sure it’s undermining the confidence of girls and women generally.'
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