LILLI WATERS
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41 WOMENS PORTRAITS 2010 2012
SHE RAW is dedicated to all women who have been affected by violence.
To my amazing grandmother, Elaine Joyce Moir, who is the strongest, most inspirational woman I know. You have constantly brought light into my life, I love you dearly.Â
The SHE RAW project could not have happened without the following people, I would sincerely like to thank..
The 40 beautiful and amazing Women who were photographed. I have learnt many things from you throughout the making of this project. Thank you for sharing and helping me to grow. my sister Camille Moir-Smith for sharing your amazing talents in designing this book and all media Emily Atkins for your priceless on call assistance, skills and moral support Linda V, my publicist and the collaborative artist working with the project Your constant support and hard work is greatly appreciated Samantha Chua for your generous dedication in publishing the event Laura McGuire and Berri Drum for giving up your precious time to assist on shoots. Other assistants include Sebastian Chia, Rasha Tayeh, Jacob Cole and Cassandra Carroll monemantis design for taxidermied boobook owl / nathan & tomoe for beautiful rabbits Pozible Crowdfunding Creativity for being kind enough to support and host the fundraising for this project white Ribbon for getting involved My mother, Artist Mali Moir, for your inspirational talent and your constant words of encouragement and advice
a very important thank you to the generosity of the sixty two contributors.
The top contributors are ---
JOHN WITHELL SALLY CONNING Ben morgana KIM MOIR ELAINE MOIR MALI MOIR LAURA MCGUIRE WALTER HANSEN JULIEN MOUCHET ROD WATSON JACOB COLE MELANIE BRANDER IACOPO BALDI Caroline Farrelly Skye ForsteR Loretta Miller Tim Lewis-Nicholson Emily Atkins
Other contributors are listed on the website www.sheraw.org
Tim Chmielewski The April Maze Narelle Childs Julia Gutbord Thea Osborne Emma-Jane Johnston Will Watt Emporium Botanica Rebekah Husk Catriona McPheE Georgiana Cameron Lauren Marshall Dengke Sha LYDRA Berri Drum Clifton Beach Retreat Lloyd Stevenson
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© 2012 lilli waters exhibition held at blak dot gallery, may 2012 13 Lygon Street, East Brunswick, Melbourne, vic 3057
GRAPHIC DESIGN................. ASDEN STUDIO ADVOCATE....................... EMILY ATKINS PUBLICITY...................... LYDRA MEDIA.......................... SAMANTHA CHUA PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTERS.......... RAE & BENNET FINE ART PRINTERS PRINTER........................ IMPACT DIGITAL
any image printed in this book may not be reproduced without the permission of the copyright owner
The SHE RAW project began in 2010 and aims to document 41 everyday women within a state of fantasy whilst drawing directly from their real-life experience and context. This series of portraits uncovers fascinations of the many engaging mysteries and hidden truths which lie, often undiscovered, beneath a woman’s skin. By drawing intimacies and challenges, self-reflection propels us into the untold relationships we have with ourselves and the women around us, giving us further insight into the contrasts of external beauty and internal sanctums. As with “women who run with wolves” these women roar. Fifty Percent of proceeds from this book are donated to the organization White Ribbon, a charity that works towards the prevention of violence against women in Australia. www.whiteribbon.org.au In order to have made this inspiring project a reality, I would like to sincerely thank the contributors and supporters for helping to raise the funds associated with exhibiting, printing and publishing this project. www.sheraw.org
lilli is a melbourne based photographer who has always been involved in music and the arts. In 2000 lilli was awarded best short film by the Diegesis and Atom Awards and continued on to study at the Photographic Imaging College in Hawthorn where she was awarded best folio in her finishing year 2002. Lilli began her career photographing independent musicians producing press and has been specialising within the music industry ever since. recently working independently alongside several Melbourne based fashion designers. this is her first book.
To purchase prints visit www.lilliwaters.com
these women roar