“For Maasai, scars are a sign of strength and beauty. That you can sit trough the pain and not cry out. The ones on my legs I did myself. They are more scarred/ raised because I held the fire longer on my legs. You get more respect for not being afraid and then as well you are considered more beautiful. There are also small round scars on my arms that I created with red hot coca-cola bottle caps.”
FANTAGIRL I AM THE WOMAN I AM is a project by Fantabody in collaboration with Vogue Italia.
The photographic project made in collaboration with Giustina Guerrieri, a young communication specialist who had always an interest in voicing real stories whilst exploring the boundaries of femininity.
An ode to the female body, regardless of its shape and skin colour. A research that promotes diversity as a starting point for addressing topics such as disability or immigration, which are approached with an inclusive, curious and prejudice-free attitude. Portrayed in her seductive uniqueness, every photographed subject has the opportunity to tell her story and reveal her nature with pride. An all-female collaboration where the protagonists are shot by selected female photographers and interviewed in the form of an intimate exchange of anecdotes and experiences.
The project is published monthly on vogue.it.
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