Power to the Vulva is a photo series collaboration between photographer Julia Comita and artist/body painter Piyali Banerjie. The series depicts a variety of vulva's painted to be flowers/plants, animals, sociopolitical concepts, identity, expressions of the struggles of individuals who identify as being women, depictions of sexual violence, culture, humor, and natural embodiments of the universe.
The project paints individuals who identify as being women of diverse sexual orientations, cultures, religions, professional backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities. While the art is photographed, participants anonymously share their experiences and stories of their bodies. This work focuses on transforming the human from an extrinsically defined object to something more intrinsic and expressive. The narrative serves as a platform to welcome audiences to share and discuss their own experiences.
Power to the Vulva creates therapeutic, inspirational art as both self-expression and a challenge to the viewers. The painted body becomes a liminal dwelling place, compelling the onlooker to ponder rather than look away.
