Erica Simone (USA)

"With a tripod and a couple ounces of adrenaline, I took to the streets bare to see what a typical New York day would be like. At first, I wasn't so sure what was going to happen or what was going to come of it all, but as the collection progressed, more and more issues became aware to me. For example: "Why can we be arrested for being naked in the street, when as human beings, we are born naked?" I can understand that it would be socially unacceptable or morally discouraged, but for it to be in some cases prohibited by law...? This all seemed quite bizarre and really more so a violation of human rights.

Another question that arose was that of sexuality. "Is nudity inherently sexual or is nudity just a part of being human? Why does society typically equate nudity to sex? And how does the variety of body types come into equation when asking that question?" Each person’s answer is different.

To clarify, I'm not an exhibitionist or a nudist – I'm an artist looking to humorously poke at some interesting thoughts about society and question who we are and portray as human beings. It's now up to the viewer to answer those questions, as he/she likes."

(Erica Simone)


Website: http://www.ericasimone.com/