Friday, January 7, 2011

Milena’s Private Moment.


Milena’s Private Moment.
Originally uploaded by Sol Lang
To be a fly on the wall. To be able to observe without being observed. This is what makes some images more intriguing than others. Capturing a private moment in time. Observing the unsuspecting, as he or she goes through the day. Each performing his or her own little rituals.

We observe the elegant demeanor of a young woman as she undresses. Beauty without ceremony. A classic nude. An image that is an icon in the making.

But I have questions to ask of you, dear readers. Questions that will force introspection and require honesty and self awareness. How does this image make you feel? What emotions or passions does it percolate in you? What grand romantic writings does it inspire? Does it require much thought, or do the answers rise to the surface like oil on water?

Your expressive responses will further inspire me to question, produce and create.

Exploiting Milena


Exploiting Milena
Originally uploaded by Sol Lang
In appreciating beauty and youth, I could only assume that as a man one may think of me as having unsavory sexual motives, when confronted with such beauty. Even if it is not expressed, looking around me, I see many a raised eyebrow, speaking much louder than words. I am living in a world where morality comes from religion and is dictated to me through ignorance in its attempt to impose power over me. Even though I feel liberated from the clutches of religion, the morals associated with sexuality are deeply embedded into my sub-conscience. One must ask oneself – why do we have feelings of guilt when thinking sexual thoughts? Why are they so, to be referred to by some as “impure”? Would we really all behave like animals, without rules or morality were it not for religion? Are we to believe that without religion we can not be moral beings by just applying our collective human wisdom and rational thought?

And what about Milena’s thoughts. Are we to believe that her’s is just a vacant gaze? If we could just read them by peering into her eyes, a revelation of deep passion and a sense of her own sexuality would very likely be revealed.