Oh dear, I think this is gonna go badly once again!
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2003 - Detained refugees in an Australian desert detention facility sew their mouths closed in a hunger strike to protest against apalling treatment and living conditions.
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I know this is a challenge to the literal nature of the topic, once again thankyou for the freedom to express.
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My sister posed with sewing thread adhered with glue, garnished with cover-up, vegemite, honey and tomato sauce.
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I know this has been here a while, but it really grabbed my attention. I thought it was real at first, and then thought it had to be makeup. So well done! It is disturbing and yet powerful. So glad you had the description under it.
the blown out highlights on the face were very deliberate, just my taste. (do notice that i didn't leave them at full white, but brought them down a few figures to a lighter white grey.)
Somewhat disturbing but also rather mesmeric. The angle and close up creates a strong composition. Harsh lighting and high contrast suit the subject. 8
Be sure to give your makeup dept. my compliments. ;) Certainly a different slant than using duct tape. Funky eye-socket shadows look strangely amped up.
This is a great shot, wish there was a touch more detail in the eyes, never the less I think this should be a winner. Interested to know how you created the stiched effect. Is the model into piercing?
cool concept.. great contrast.. I love this in black and white - The eyes are beautiful - excellent - 10. This is my favorite of the challenge - and I will add this to my favorites after the challenge is through.
I like this photo and I think it's a good idea. The picture isn't gruesome, sort of shocking. But it's nicely shot. The only thing I would point out is the blowout around the nose and cheek.
Very upsetting - lots of people seem to be doing this to themselves around the world these days. I understand the impetus but its sad to me that it's turned inward instead of outward. I'd rather see violence in the streets in protest than violence against ourselves. - 6
I'm not sure which is more disturbing; the fact that I can't see her eyes appear missing or that someone has sown her lips shut. I shiver. Well done, but egads!
Yeowch! This totally creeps me out (but doesn't take points off, though). It delivers an impact and fits the theme perfectly. The picture being in black and white helps reinforce the impact further, I think. Would love to know how this was done.
ouch... i don't know if it is real.. but it looks real.. and looks painful.. strong image, it is a little blasted out on the cheek, but it DOES look purposful .. same with the darks.. but i will give you the benefit of the doubt.. and support your art (as i have a feeling others will blast you with low scores..)... good input... disturbing.
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