These images are portraits that collaborate between the photographer and the sitters, where there is no static formality in the positioning of the subject.  The subjects select their location, whether it is a private, public, or intimate space.  Followed by adding text/story to accompany their image. Naked Britain began during the early part of the year 2005. I aim to photograph 100 models.)  As a British resident, Anastasia intends to place the focal point of her subjects within Britain, hence ‘Naked Britain.  However, she will be opening this project to other countries in the future – on her travels. This is an ongoing lifetime project. This is an anthropological project that takes a look at ‘the self’ as a raw individual and their response to society.  The representation of ‘the self’ is portrayed with an element of exposing their identity, and whilst being brought up in a Western society where clothing is a part of their attire, the shedding of these garments symbolically adds to this element – as if it is a vital part of acceptance.  It is not only about being naked in a physical sense (without clothing) but metaphorically as well. Before, during, and after this shedding, […]
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