LensCulture Editor Review

SENSIBILITA has previously been exhibited at the Oslofjord Museum in Asker, Nordic Light - House of Photography in Kristiansund and Fotografiens Hus i Oslo. " - Sensibilità is a project I have been working on for 12 months. I wanted to challenge myself as a photographer, and wanted to show that women of all ages and sizes have their own unique beauty. As for the nude aspect, I find the human body exquisite, and I believe it is the most vulnerable state we can be in. I find that beautiful. I could have used professional models, but I had no motivation as the average women made for incredible models. 21 women, of all ages, sizes and shapes that were only wearing a thin silk fabric – were photographed in the lake, waterfalls and river rapids - in sun, rain, wind and coldness. - In Norway the water is cold, so the women braved the elements for these pictures. Most of the pictures were taken near where I live, but one of the pictures was taken on the raft Kon-Tiki and one up in the Andes-mountains in Argentina, South America. - There was an additional challenge to the cold water as keeping track of 23 meters of long silk fabric in water, it takes much energy and is exhausting for the models. - The models worked hard, and really gave of themselves. Each model impressed me deeply, and I am very grateful for all their efforts. I also worked hard building confidence in the models as each of us have different limits – both regards to facing the elements and sharing our nudity. It was important for me to give the models reassurance that these pictures would be treated respectfully as the women bared themselves in these pictures. (Sensibilità - sensitivity, susceptibility, the degree of a nerve's ability to lead impression). "