Open Theme nominee

THE BIRTH OF VENUS (TODAY)
A reflective view on the classical myth of the Greco-Roman tradition: The Birth of Venus (Rome)/Aphrodite (Greece).
Venus/Aphrodite as goddess of love and later linked to eroticism by some authors, evidently also linked with the image of femininity, the idea of external beauty and substantial importance within the idea of womanhood, that has permeated the collective subconscious with the specific concepts of beauty, love-eroticism and femininity, mainly to a Western culture.
A prolific myth in the history of painting, here treated photographically, an allegedly realistic means (like painting before the nineteenth century) in the pictorial style typical of the author, proposes to reflect on the reality and its modification at the same time, hinging on projected ideals and exploring those ancient conceptions that continue to guide us today.
This work is related to my personal experiences but also related to women who preceded me and share a place with me nowadays. My vision of the woman is mainly, due to the extensive traumatic history that has suffered, of a resilient attitude and ensuring the care of others from the courage and commitment.
A Re-Birth of woman in the new millennium.
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http://beatrizglezsa.com/the-birth-of-venus

Beatriz Glez Sa is an interdisciplinary artist. She graduated in Fine Arts (B.A+MFA) from Barcelona University (UB). MA(Ed) Secondary Education (UPC) and MFA Graphic Design. She was awarded a scholarship to study Photography at Nottingham Trent University (UK). She obtained the European “Leonardo Da Vinci” grant for professional training in the UK.

She has been working using art with Alzheimer's patients. The importance of art in health, the development of art and creativity in education, science, ecology, identity, cultural representations and other social matters are often reviewed in her work.

Her work has been published internationally in magazines and books and it also has been awarded by;

IPA (International Photo Awards); Honorable Mention 2018, I.C.A.-11th Annual International Color Awards (USA) 2018. IPOTY - International Photographer of the year- (UK) Honorable Mention 2017. 11Th and 12Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK), Honorable Mention 2018, 10Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK) Finalist 2017. Neutral Density Photography Awards,(USA); Honorable Mention 2018, Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Honorable Mention 2016, First Place and Gold Star award 2015. IPA (International Photo Awards); Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Fine Arts Photography