sarah cusey
essence: the inward nature, true substance, or constitution of anything, as opposed to what is accidental, phenomenal, illusory. synonyms: substance, spirit, lifeblood,
heart, soul, core
Essence explores the image of a woman’s back as a visual representation of her inner strength and beauty. Each piece began with a photo shoot of a woman in my life. I then interviewed the model and record her responses to questions such as: “When do you feel most beautiful?”, “What makes you most glad to be you?”, “What is something you wish people knew about you that usually takes them awhile to find out?”, and “Where/when do you feel most yourself?” Her answers were synthesized into one statement displayed with alongside the art.
"I have a passion for life, adventure, and expressing myself." 20"x30" Ink & Watercolor
"I don’t have a lot of regrets; I find a way to appreciate where I am because of where I have been." 20" x 30" Ink & Watercolor
"I feel beautiful and most myself when I make someone laugh or smile." 30" x 20" Ink & Watercolor
"I feel beautiful when my hair is in the sun." 30" x 22" Ink & Watercolor
"My body amazes me when I see it dancing in the mirror." 30" x 20" Ink & Watercolor
"I am independent, but I love to be cared for." 20" x 30" Ink & Watercolor
"I feel most myself when I am alone or with very close friends." 20" x 30" Ink & Watercolor
"My heart is the sexiest part of me." 20" x 30" Ink & Watercolor
"I love my silliness, my honesty, my rawness." 20" x 30" Ink & Watercolor