Born in Morocco and living now in New York City, Lalla Essaydi "addresses" through her photographs "the complex reality of Arab female identity from the unique perspective of personal experience" (Brooklyn Museum). Her portraits are inspired by 18th century orientalist paintings of harems, and the sepia-colored writings in henna on white fabrics (white being the color of mourning for women in Morocco) is presented by the artist as a sign of rebellion against the decorative role of women in traditional societies - these women often being illiterate. I find these images beautiful and thought-provoking.
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