Souls of the Seasoned Saints: An Exploration and Exhibition of Aging Bodies
Please read carefully and feel free to contact Ellise Smith if you have any questions or concerns.
Aging bodies have a wealth of knowledge to share with the world – their experiences, courage, triumphs, failures, and redirection. This exhibit highlights seasoned bodies to reclaim and uplift the narratives and journeys of our elders.
We only get one body and the journey that body takes is filled with amazing life lessons. Yet, an obsession of appearing young permeates society. This photo exhibition— built around questions such as, “What advice would you give your younger self about the aging journey?”— aims to highlight seasoned bodies (55+) and encourage deep gratitude for the bodies we have. Too often we run away from the idea of getting older. We complain about changes with skin, firmness, attractiveness, and hope to distract the world from our “imperfections.” However, if blessed, we all will age, shift, and change. This opportunity will remind attendees that aging is a gift, one that we are not all fortunate to receive. Join us in a spirit of for the bodies that come before us and the bodies we will one day leave behind.
Date/Locations:
The session will last approximately 30 minutes.
Photoshoot Session:
Friday, November 1, 2024
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- IUI Campus Center (Room TBA)
- Registration form: https://forms.gle/K8PYyDVCqqffYMDf8
Narrative Interview Questions:
(Please review the following questions, the narrative interview will take place before the photoshoot)
- How do you define your body and why?
- What makes your body unique to you?
- What perceptions of your body do you need to unlearn?
- What advice would you tell your younger self about your experience(s) with your body?
Attire/clothing:
- Participants may wear all white or all black. Postproduction photos will be in black and white.
Please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to your listed time. I want to ensure others feel safe during their session. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I plan to keep any eye on my email during this time to ensure I provide the needed support.
Spirit & Place (information): https://spiritandplace.org/event/souls-of-the-seasoned-saints-an-exploration-and-exhibition-of-aging-bodies/