- Because I didn't want to dirty my things when Idan invited me to sit on the floor
- Because it's less sad than giving your body for science
- Because we will have to get used to the next tax reform
Author: Astrid
“The same time as an unexpected break-up.”
That shooting was both a psychological challenge and a real adventure for me. When I got in touch with Idan for the first time, we agreed upon a date, which couldn’t be changed as I was living abroad. The thought of the sitting titillated me and made me laugh. I took it for a game and above all for an opportunity to keep a beautiful image of me in my younger years in view of my older ones. But the sitting proved to be more intensely emotional as it happened to take place at the same time as an unexpected break-up.
Each years, I make a stroke of madness!
Every year for 4 years at the time of my birthday, I have a stroke of madness! Purchase of a motorcycle, piercing, etc. This year, I couldn’t find ... And then one rainy weekend day, I am looking on the net for a nice exhibition in Paris and I come across the exhibition of Nude in the Living room which intrigues me greatly. I discover that this photographer lives in Paris and is looking for models… I start to think: what if people at work find out? and my family? STOP! A stroke of madness, do not think!
I was pleasantly surprised
I've been wanting to pose for a long time, and as soon as I learned about the project, I jumped occasionally. In addition, the initial concept: "Bare the world to look differently" I liked from the start. Indeed, exposing the world allows one to see what it is, effectively, and not in a fantasized or distorted manner. It also allows you to accept and respect others in all their diversity and ultimately to accept and respect yourself.
I found myself beautiful
I was surfing on the net when I came across a link to the website of Nude In the Living Room, I clicked and I discovered the project. I found this approach, as unusual as honest, very interesting because it is unlike anything you can find when it comes to artistic nude. The people represented are, like you and me, everyday people. So I decided to take the plunge to try the experiment.
I managed to feel myself … the real me
I am an amateur photographer and I have long wanted to take nude photos ... However I am someone very modest and I have a lot of qualms about nudity; whether it be mine or that of others ... The most difficult was to register on the website, but once the email was sent, it was a form of relief that settled. Having already seen other photographs, and finding the project magnificent, I did not regret a single moment.
“You first notice the face before the nudity”
I discovered Idan’s work on Facebook while surfing on the net and went on his website right away. What first hit me was the look and the face of the models, not their nudity. Instantly I knew I wanted to be a part of this.
“All his pictures are respectful…”
A picture of me taken at the beach in a bathing suit had caused to hate my body to the point that I wouldn’t uncover it. Later, discovering the practice of nudity which naturism consists in, helped me to accept my body and not being afraid of showing it among naturists
“6 months before I made up my mind to step in!”
I like Idan Wizen’s concept: Showing how beautiful the human body with all its imperfections is. My desire to take part in this project was aroused through exhibitions. I was there at the first two, and bought two pictures to ornate my home. Watching them constantly increased my desire to pose and perhaps to have my picture touching a secret female admire. Being of a shy nature, it took me 6 months before I made up my mind to step in! But, The curiosity and the desire of a new experience were stronger.
I will not tell.
Image is one thing. Speech is another. Besides, I like that my photography speaks for itself, without words.
I have a feeling that telling my story breaks anonymity.