Kathleen Fisher
Stigma
Is it my imagination or are beauty contests becoming acceptable again?
Back in the '90s, when us girls wore boots instead of stilettos, they were absolutely shameful ... so much so that I remember protests.
What changed? Young women have certainly shunned the hard image of feminism and, in fashion and home particularly, embraced femininity.
Anyway, I've finished working on this shot from the Miss Summernat's Beauty Contest of 2005 and only just noticed the frame number is the perfect 10.
As an aside, I've noticed the rather mundane things in my life carry stigmas, such as living in the country, being a "housewife" and believing in God. I'm curious to know if this experience rings a bell with other Betties.
7 comments:
I love the sprocket holes. I love the image.
I wonder if she is dumb? Or is that just another stigma?
I can't believe you did this so quick. I still haven't figured out what mine will be.
Miguel
Thanks. I just sat down and did it today when I should have been doing other things!
You know, I think these girls are really smart. There seems to be a circuit of beauty competitions that the same girls enter. They have their day jobs and pick up cash prizes and holidays on the side, not to mention modelling jobs.
I bet they earn way more that us art photographers!!
You are cheeky Ed Whalan. I think your problem is that you don't have a map!
Susan, as our US American Betty, I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on this one.
In the States it seems like living in the city, being a "career" woman, and being a nonbeliever is bad. Hah! I guess you can't win.
I think I read somewhere not too long ago that the popularity of beauty pageants in the US is declining. At least the big nationally televised ones.
This image is so much fun, Kathleen. I love the number 10, too. Did she win? I would've thought they'd skip the beauty contest at Summernats and go for the wet t-shirt contest instead.
I'm afraid I don't know if she won. I think you have a good point about the wet t-shirt competition ... perhaps the organisers don't want a riot!
I don't know if it's stigmas or ageism but as a middle aged women i am often thought of as different because i am not a "soccer mom".younger people are often amazed that i listen to current music(not Michael Buble), take art photos(not landscapes) and wear 20 year old wayfarers.I do like the being "invisible" bit sometimes,it get's you into places to take photos,people assume you have no agender!!
I like Michael Buble.
Miguel
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