Low key studio image of mother and daughter in make up of scars and monkey face depicting the abuse of black women over the years

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This series of low key images was taken as part of a final portfolio in a stage makeup degree. The mother and sister of the student wore makeup and rags to conceptually depict the abuse of black women over the years. The daughter wore a monkey mouth prosthetic, adopting a submissive demeanor. Both have scar tissues applied to their bodies. The mother had a “shaven head” look.

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Size: 4056px × 5897px
Location: Studio
Photo credit: © Stephen Lloyd Portraits / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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