US
NOW.
A Zine by Naoko Harada and Erica Sosa
INTRODUCTION
We are two women around 30,
who found ourselves moving further away from their two respective countries and settling in NYC; a place we both love and hate dearly as it is the city where we have learned to grow and heal. After meeting each other, we realized we have the need to express ourselves through artistic endeavors and found that we have similar interests in art, music, and culture. We wish to explore our potentials by collaborating together. Within this very personal photography project, we decided to elaborate upon and support some of the current issues that women have to face on a daily basis, in regard to the conditions created by our society which affects women in an emotional and psychological manner.
We crave comfort and warmth to keep breathing.
Sound of the unknown, which is terrifying.
Pain of uncertainty, that makes us stronger yet weak.
Fear of the unknown
Followed by accepting our own existence
A breath of air
Permeating insecurity, then staring at myself to ensure my own beauty
Some days i feel more confident about my own beauty
A moment of doubt
Self conscious
The confidence of our own beauty and power. The beauty of acceptance.
The feeling of touch, self reassurance.
Trusting the whispers of our inner wisdom and intuition, and finding the peace of confidence in our own internal voices.
Dedicated to all the beautiful women who strive to make a difference in this world.
Naoko Harada Erica Sosa NYC 2020.