I’m going to be the dissneting voice; my first impression of the two images smacked of… imperialism? A white woman is the focus of two photos that clearly exude Japanese culture, perhaps suggesting inspiration by Japan. But of all the people in the photo, it’s the white woman who embodies the point while the Asians are just backdrop.
My friend shared this link with me on the topic: http://contexts.org/socimages/2009/08/15/undifferentiated-groups-of-asians-as-ad-props/
so lovely!
just passing by your blog and i have to say i LOVE it. please drop my mine too when you have some time. maybe we can follow each other. =)
Persis.
Interesting choice if colors. I have noticed that the japanese seem to prefer earth or muted tones in their dress. The ladies and gentlemen of Tokyo are certainly some of the best dressed anywhere on earth.
I love this orange turquoie combination!
Wow these are gorgeous photos!!
I like how the colors on the primary model, even in their staged muted state, still seem vibrant somehow. really beautiful contrast ^_^
xo,
raven
These are stunning!
Love this! Thanks for sharing…super artsy pictures, I love the colours.
With love,
Rachel xx <3
Love orange and turquise together. Rich!!
Sara
I’m going to be the dissneting voice; my first impression of the two images smacked of… imperialism? A white woman is the focus of two photos that clearly exude Japanese culture, perhaps suggesting inspiration by Japan. But of all the people in the photo, it’s the white woman who embodies the point while the Asians are just backdrop.
My friend shared this link with me on the topic:
http://contexts.org/socimages/2009/08/15/undifferentiated-groups-of-asians-as-ad-props/
so lovely!
just passing by your blog and i have to say i LOVE it. please drop my mine too when you have some time. maybe we can follow each other. =)
Persis.
now i want the whole world to be desaturated a tad. so pretty, joy!
xx, Bri
geisha! love this!
Interesting choice if colors. I have noticed that the japanese seem to prefer earth or muted tones in their dress. The ladies and gentlemen of Tokyo are certainly some of the best dressed anywhere on earth.