Wild Women Press has unveiled its new project, the Naked Muse Calendar for 2012.
The calendar features black and white photos of nude men posing serenely with nature, window sills and on bed sheets. These peaceful stills of the men, who are poets, are taken by female photographers. A poem, written by a female poet, accompanies each photo.
The calendar is definitely different from the pin-up-like themes that have become mainstream in society today. Not only is it a work of art, it is also for a cause to which many can relate. Victoria Bennett, the founder of Wild Women Press and mother to three-year-old Django, started this project to raise funds for Type One diabetes. All proceeds from this Naked Muse calendar will go towards the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in hopes of finding a cure. Only 1000 copies are available.
What's Driving This Trend
- Nude Male Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the artistic potential of nude male photography in a serene and natural setting, challenging traditional concepts and aesthetics.
- Female-authored Poetry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote the work of female poets by pairing their poetry with visual art, creating a unique and immersive experience for audiences.
- Fundraising Calendars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize creative calendars as a fundraising tool, leveraging artistic content to raise funds for specific causes and organizations.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new approaches in art photography by embracing unconventional subject matter and creating unique visual narratives.
- Poetry Publishing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a platform for showcasing poetry and visual art collaborations, fostering new voices and perspectives in the publishing industry.
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate fundraising strategies by combining creativity and social causes, engaging audiences through unique and thought-provoking initiatives.
