While Angelina Jolie has been lauded recently for her courage in revealing her double mastectomy, women have been undergoing the procedures for years and Grace by Charise Isis, a photographer based in New York, is a photo series that captures some of these brave cancer survivors.
Heavily influenced by Hellenic sculpture, the women shot for Grace by Charise Isis pose in rather iconic ways. From Venus De Milo to Nike of Samathrace, the idea of the female form is interpreted on a variety of levels. The artist writes, " These dismembered artifacts have survived the trauma of history and are still valued as objects of beauty within our culture." Yet at its core, the photo series is reinventing the idea of feminine beauty.
Mastectomy Patient Portraits
Grace by Charise Isis Reinvents Feminine Beauty in Face of Cancer
Trend Themes
1. Mastectomy Patient Portraits - Capturing the beauty and strength of mastectomy survivors through photography.
2. Reinventing Feminine Beauty - Challenging traditional notions of beauty by showcasing diverse representations of the female form.
3. Celebrating Courage and Resilience - Shining a light on the bravery and strength of women who have undergone mastectomies.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Opportunity to provide support services and resources specifically tailored to mastectomy patients.
2. Photography - Creating a niche market for mastectomy-focused photography and empowering visual storytelling.
3. Fashion and Beauty - Promoting inclusivity and representation by featuring mastectomy survivors in fashion campaigns and beauty advertisements.