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Sensual
and spiritual erotic art
by Hans Frontosa
The first work I encountered of Jaeda DeWalt
was one of her self-portraits with mannequin figures. The plastic look of
the figures is softened by the usage of light and shades of grey. In this
black & white photo the human body is almost equal to the mannequins
surrounding it. It's the same with the pose of Jaeda, it makes the human
and plastic body's blend together as a group of equals.
The main difference is the anonymity of the mannequins and the
individuality of the central character. You could say that she reveals her
individuality this way. Does she express her sexuality as a female here as
well? In a way there is a sexual aspect in this picture. The nakedness,
the sensual lines of the body's against each other, even if most of them
are not for real. But on the opposite there is the non-interaction and the
static poses. This duality makes this image intriguing to me.
What I also experience in her work is what's best to describe as visual
silence. It is one of the things that gives the work of Jeada DeWalt the
serene intrinsic beauty. The images in this gallery are almost all
self-portraits of the artist. She describes it as a way of seeking answers
to who she is and what se will become, a personal journey we can witness.
The Artist statement:
The body is perhaps the most beautiful canvas of expression. The camera
can provide a location of where we're at on this road map of life. Nudity
in itself is not sexual, but rather, it is sensual. I feel sensuality is a
state of mind that walks hand in hand with spirituality. In my photography
I seek to express the sensual and spiritual in all of its magnificent
colors, textures and feelings, as well as exposing the darkness that
lingers within us all.
About
the Author
Hans
is the author of The Art of Love. He writes about erotic art , photography
and modern culture. The
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