Shine Like A Diamond - 2019

Hey Hey Hey!

I hope you had a great weekend!

I am back to show you a project I really care about. Indeed, I imagined this concept about 2 years 1/2 ago, and it's one of the first portraits I ever drew.

I've always been fascinated by vitiligo and the constant evolution it brings on someone's skin. I don't know if you know this already, but here are some interesting facts about vitiligo:

* Vitiligo, also called leucodermia, is a condition in which your skin loses melanin (the pigment that determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes). If the cells that produce melanin die or no longer form it, slowly growing white patches of irregular shapes appear on your skin.

* It occurs in 0.5-2% of the population and can touch anyone, regardless of the ethnicity, gender or environment.

* Most people who have vitiligo will develop the condition prior to age 40 but about half develop it before age 20.

* Vitiligo is not painful and does not have significant health consequences.

* Some people have reported more white patches after physical or emotional stress.

* There is no way to tell if vitiligo will spread. For some people, the white patches do not spread. But often the white patches will spread to other areas of the body. For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. I've personally noticed on some people that sometimes light spots turn into the original skin color again but I didn't ask any questions about it

THE CONCEPT

As you probably noticed it, lately I try to create images about Social Justice, with a little touch of magic. Personally, I think that Social Justice is a really vague term, that includes every initiative that has for goal to help society and balance oppressions. Offering visibility is extremely important for minorities to feel and be more accepted.

I wanted to show that vitiligo is beautiful and is actually a strength due to its uniqueness. My goal for this photoshoot was to make vitiligo shine as a way to show its power.

PROPS/OUTFITS

I used this disco ball found for 25c at my favorite second hand craft store (Austin Creative Reuse) and told the model what kind of outfit to bring. It is interesting cause it kind of look like a Nike ad mock and I kind of love it!

TEAM

Make Up Artist:http://instagram.com/kitschyxwitch

I already worked with her on my photoshoot "CELESTIAL" and it is apparently pretty hard to find a creative make up artist in ATX.

Model:http://instagram.com/amy.deanna

I've been following Amy for a while and was waiting for the perfect project to create with her. I was so glad she accepted to be a part of this one!

Lighting:http://instagram.com/danleonard__

I love working with him, it actually helps me to be more creative and his talent is soooo good!

ANECDOTES

The make up artist originally wanted to go for gold glitter, but as much as I obsessed with gold, I was scared it would have a result way too far from my vision, but I am so glad we found this glitter mix that gives Amy such a "Robert-Pattison-in-Twilight-Vibe" to the final product.

CONCLUSION

I am really glad I got the opportunity to bring to life one of my old projects. I am only more obsessed with my new favorite type of art: "Social Justice with a touch of magic".

I hope you liked this project and I am coming back very soon with other ones :O

Have a beautiful rest of your day!!