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# PREVIEW: Winter Pride Exhibition: ‘Layers’
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/preview-winter-pride-exhibition-layers/
- Published: 2016-01-27T10:44:16.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-27T10:44:16.000Z
- Description: Layers is a collection of 20 photographic portraits celebrating the stages of a woman’s life. Women from various backgrounds – aged between 19 and 90 years – were photographed in front of an evolving flower wall during a three-week period. Layers of freshly picked British flowers were added to the w
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## **A celebration of womanhood through photographic portraiture.**

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*Layers* is a collection of 20 photographic portraits celebrating the stages of a woman’s life. Women from various backgrounds – aged between 19 and 90 years – were photographed in front of an evolving flower wall during a three-week period. Layers of freshly picked British flowers were added to the wall as the project progressed. The added layers represent the growth and depth of wisdom women gain as life progresses. Ageing flowers indicate the passage of time.

A diverse group of women were selected including a scientist, a Team GB gold medal winner, a journalist, a musician, an artist and a writer. The subjects and their life stories are the backbone to the exhibition.

*Layers* is a collaboration between photographer **Asiko**, floral designer **Jo Wise** and make-up artist **Jade Soar**.

**Jade said:** *“We’ve chosen women who – regardless of their newsworthiness – are strong role models for the younger generation.”*

**Jo Wise, added:** *“The common thread that runs through all of the women is their belief in their path and their pride in who they are and what they do.”*

This unique collaboration is part of the Winter Pride Arts Festival.

**Simon Tarrant, Director Winter Pride Art Awards, said: *“*** *Celebrating the progressing stages of womanhood truly embodies the Winter Pride Art Awards 2016 theme, Line of Beauty – exploring sexuality, gender and identity.”*

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**Event:** *Layers* A photo series by floral designer **Jo Wise**, make-up artist **Jade Soar** and photographer **Asiko**

**Where:** Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Rd, London N7 0SF

**When:** April 15-22

**For more information, [click here](http://www.islingtonartsfactory.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk):**