Muses Of Instagram

So a few days ago I was thinking about a photo assignment for class. I wanted to address the way we are exposed to images/art in the modern day, which is largely through social media like Instagram, and in what way this shapes our own self-image. If we consume and create images of ourselves as a way of knowing ourselves better - what does it mean when these images must adhere to strict "community guidelines"?

It certainly raises questions about how women in particular are/aren't able to express themselves. See: '5 Times Instagram Censored Women's Bodies' or Petra Collins' Essay on Censirship and The Female Body.

I started playing around with stickers and one of my favorite art books 100 Nudes in the Art of All Times  published by Giunti, and I couldn't stop. After amusing myself deep into the night, I decided to start an Instagram account for these works called "Muses of Instagram" - @thecensoredmuse. I have been told it is "genius" "hilarious" and "so dumb." All of which I appreciate, and none of which matters, because I'm pretty much just tickling my own fancy, man.

#MusesOfInstagram

Becoming: My first photo-essay

Strange Magic: DIY Flower Crowns & Art Installation by Rookie Mag

At last, the rookie road trip post is here! Feast your eyes, ladies!

And now for a few stylish little birds in attendance:

My Jeraffi (left) wears:                                                      

T-shirt- Vintage

Skirt- H&M in New York

Shoes- Urban Outfitters

Q&A:

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Favorite mythical creature: Sphinx...no, a phoenix!

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Evangeline (right) wears:

Shirt- Gift from a friend

Shorts- Mom's

Shoes- Vintage Esprit

Q&A:

Zodiac sign: Aquarius! All our good friends are aquarius.

Favorite mythical creature: Griffin

Petra Collins wears:

Top: Vintage

Skirt: H&M

Q&A

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Favorite mythical creature: Mermaid

Tavi Gevinson wears:
Dress: Vintage
Belt: Vintage
Bracelets: Urban Outfitters / Swatch

Q&A
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Favorite mythological creature: Unicorn, I guess, but everyone probably says that. I like the three headed dog from greek mythology.

Dallas Jay Arce wears:

Shirt: Topshop

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: T.U.K

Chokers: The Cobra Shop

Q&A:

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Favorite mythological creature: Mermaids

Eva Chambers wears:

Dress: Urban Outfitters Yard Sale

Vest: A store called Playclothes, but I think it closed. 

Purse: Thrifted

Q&A:

Zodiac sign: Aries

Favorite mythical creature: Unicorn