![]() ![]() ![]() “How have we evolved so far away from our utmost primary state of being that it is actually against the law to be nude in public?” 'These questions raised many various issues and these issues raised many various questions. ![]() 'As I watch an image-absorbed society care more about the sales at Barney’s than the homeless people they ignore as they parade by, I began to ponder: “What would the world feel like naked? What if we didn’t have clothing to come in between us? Or if we couldn’t show off our social status? What if all we had were our bodies to express our personalities?” 'New York City is a fashion mecca, where image and stature reign the streets,' she explains. Ms Simone has also placed herself into a number of more poignant poses in one of the photos, the artist can be seen sitting on the sidewalk, wearing nothing but a woolen hat, holding up a sign which reads: 'Need $ for a new wardrobe (sic).' The book will showcase a variety of Ms Simone's best images, all of which capture the photographer in a variety of day-to-day locations in one image she can be seen clambering out of a yellow cab, while in another she is riding on the back of a motorcycle while cruising along the city's streets.Ĭheeky: Ms Simone has been photographed in a variety of locations across the city, including this convenience store Thus far, the French-born photographer has amassed almost $6,500 from donors - and still has another 30 days left before her online fundraiser closes. Ms Simone is hoping to raise $10,000 in order to fund the publication of the hardback, which she adds will 'humorously poke at some interesting thoughts about society and question who we are and embody as human beings'. Having spent years working on the images, some of which were the subject of an exhibition at the Dash Gallery in Tribeca, in 2011, Ms Simone is now focused on bringing her nude portraits to a whole new audience by publishing them in a book. 'What we wear acts as a silent language allowing us to portray who we are or want to be, suggesting to the outer world an impression on us - whatever that may be.' Shocking: Ms Simone admitted that she found it difficult to watch New Yorkers 'care more about the sales at Barney’s than the homeless people they ignore' ![]()
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