There’s something about Blaire’s work that both stirs emotions and captivates the eye. A beautiful uneasiness with nothing contrived or pushed. Blaire makes no apologies to a complicated and at times judgemental world. Instead she extends an invite into a dialogue of communication between mother and daughter through a medium that Kennedy finds calming. Communication, expression is tangible, fluid and to be enjoyed.
METAMORPHOSIS
[tran-suh b-stan-shee-ey-shuh n]
Butterflies have always played a role in our lives. They represent hope and a new beginning. I began photographing Kennedy when she was just 2 during her meltdowns caused by her Autism. It was a way of calming her, and also a visual gateway into our lives and to forever preserve how far we have come with therapy and hard work. The Metamorphosis of her brain the last 9 months has been profound. Just as a butterfly, becomes something beautiful. This was her interpretation of that process.
Blaire Hawes
Editors notes:
* [tran-suh b-stan-shee-ey-shuh n ] is how Kennedy say’s Metamorphosis.
An interesting article in Vogue Italia by Jörg Colberg about IG censorship including Blaire can be found here.
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