Can adian artist
Alexandra Sofia
Ph otog raphy
Inspired by the essays of
Virginia Woolf, Judith is the
first in a series of photographs
that explores the characters
of A Room of One’s Own. The
essay itself is a statement that
without money and space,
women are unable to produce
creative work. Characters
are used to demonstrate
contemporary
feminist
commentaries. An imagined
sister of William Shakespeare
and immensely talented artist
herself, the character Judith
is denied the opportunity to
practice her craft, based on
the fact that she’s a woman.
After fleeing an engagement,
becoming pregnant then
finally committing suicide, we
are left reeling wondering
what would have become of
Judith’s inherent genius if she was given the same opportunities
as her brother.
Judith, 2017
Colour Integral film composite
7x7 $550 CAD
Virginia Woolf brought forward the idea that there must be a physical connection to texts; my photographs
give breath and form to her immutable characters and concepts. I offer lacunae - the missing parts of a
manuscript - to my audience here in this imagery. Integral film emulsion - known by most as Polaroid - is similar to
ink: instantly applied, it transforms a scene, exaggerates the truth and reveal the figures of Woolf’s writings.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alexandra is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While engaged in any project, Alexandra
feels compelled in the moments of transition to investigate, record, and create a narrative that is embodied in
a series. She is a full time student at the School of The Photographic Arts: Ottawa and a working photographer
across North America.
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