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Some Results! 2022 NYC Bodypainting Day, Union Square, July 24! NSFW!
Jul 27, 2022 14:51:05 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
JohnFrim wrote:
Right on. This is about opinions, not rules or laws.
Ah, so now you're saying YOUR opinion outweighs rules and laws.
A legend in your own ego.
Jul 27, 2022 14:54:55 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
I've had my say. I've no inclination for this post that was about an event to celebrate freedom to become saturated by this discussion. Reply if you wish, that's your right and I respect that. I've made my views plain.
Jul 27, 2022 15:01:56 #
RogStrix wrote:
I've had my say. I've no inclination for this post that was about an event to celebrate freedom to become saturated by this discussion. Reply if you wish, that's your right and I respect that. I've made my views plain.
As have I. Let's enjoy photography!
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Jul 28, 2022 11:42:46 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
Sorry, as a professional artist... I have seen some events that contained wonderful and interesting/clever examples of "canvasses" and art , but they were mostly both at other events. Oh the participants are welcome to have fun and I'd laugh and celebrate along with them on that level, but this one made me mostly scratch my head- like looking at a sip and paint and pretending its something else... perhaps that why the canvasses didn't show up.
But then there are to those who view a banana duct taped to a wall, or listening to Yoko Ono sing, and argue that it is "beautiful" art. Calling someone a Nazi because they disagree is cheap and demeaning to the very real atrocities they did and to those to whom they did them too.
But then there are to those who view a banana duct taped to a wall, or listening to Yoko Ono sing, and argue that it is "beautiful" art. Calling someone a Nazi because they disagree is cheap and demeaning to the very real atrocities they did and to those to whom they did them too.
Jul 28, 2022 13:50:55 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
RichieC wrote:
.... Calling someone a Nazi because they disagree is cheap and demeaning to the very real atrocities they did and to those to whom they did them too.
No one was called a Nazi, merely a comparison of attitudes.
IMO to say that people of a certain size/shape/age cannot/should not participate is spiteful and demeaning and totally contrary to the values a free society aspires to.
Jul 29, 2022 08:00:38 #
JohnFrim wrote:
Well, these shots prove that some people should just not be seen naked in public! 
The photography is fine.
The photography is fine.
Totally agree!
Jul 29, 2022 14:14:19 #
(Full disclosure (no pun intended): While I missed the event this year, I've attended, photographed, run security, and --- on several occasions -- participated as a model in many of the past years' events)
Those complaining about the bodies of the models are completely missing the point, and it's quite disappointing. The primary purpose of Body Painting Day is to spotlight the work of the artists doing the painting.
One piece that I'm proud to be part of is shown in the attached photo. It's called "The Demon of Alcoholism Eating Hearts and Brains" (The woman on the left is Uta, the artist).
It's rather disappointing that people on a forum devoted the treating photography as an art form would consider bodypainting as just an excuse to ogle hot babes.
Those complaining about the bodies of the models are completely missing the point, and it's quite disappointing. The primary purpose of Body Painting Day is to spotlight the work of the artists doing the painting.
One piece that I'm proud to be part of is shown in the attached photo. It's called "The Demon of Alcoholism Eating Hearts and Brains" (The woman on the left is Uta, the artist).
It's rather disappointing that people on a forum devoted the treating photography as an art form would consider bodypainting as just an excuse to ogle hot babes.
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Jul 29, 2022 14:18:04 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
JamesCurran wrote:
(Full disclosure (no pun intended): While I missed the event this year, I've attended, photographed, run security, and --- on several occasions -- participated as a model in many of the past years' events)
Well done James!
Jul 29, 2022 16:07:19 #
JamesCurran wrote:
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Not a bad piece of art. And not a bad canvas either. (Except beer steins don't have a spigot!!!
)Jul 29, 2022 17:21:16 #
azted wrote:
It does seem like the quality of the painting has gone down. If the artwork is great, you do not notice the less than desirable parts to look at. Maybe the bloom is off the rose for the artists that used to do this sort of thing. But it sure looks like those who participated had a blast!
I agree! The event is organized by Andy Golub, an artist who has popularized BP here in NYC since the early 2010s which culminated in the first Body Painting Day in 2014 at the entrance to Central Park at 59th Street. He was also the artist that painted a model that NYC's Finest arrested in Times Square in 2012. Zoe West, a model that I have myself photographed several times, defended by Ron Kuby, a civil rights lawyer, won a court judgment against the city to the tune of $15K.
This year's event was scheduled for only 4 hours, held in the paved and finished area in Union Square where there's a Farmers Market, 4 times a week. Not far away from a large park with plenty of shade and grass. I guess, the powers that be did want the grass trampled. The date picked was unfortunately in July with mid-90s temperature and terrible noonday sun. Still, there were plenty of spectators and cameras and looking back, although I didn't stay long, was fun.
Thanks for looking at this thread and all the replies and comments. Here's one more image and some others from a BP studio shoot from 2011. Be well! Ed
Jul 30, 2022 05:11:57 #
RogStrix
Loc: UK
The event got a mention on the BBC news website:
BBC News - Week in pictures: 23 - 29 July 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62336344
BBC News - Week in pictures: 23 - 29 July 2022
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62336344
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Jul 30, 2022 09:51:09 #
azted wrote:
It does seem like the quality of the painting has gone down. If the artwork is great, you do not notice the less than desirable parts to look at. Maybe the bloom is off the rose for the artists that used to do this sort of thing. But it sure looks like those who participated had a blast!
elee's photos appear to be from early in the day, when the artists were just starting. The artists are given four hours to create their works, and most spend the whole time on one model, perfecting the image.
Aug 5, 2022 23:32:19 #
Aug 6, 2022 11:53:53 #
JD750 wrote:
So what happens next? Shopping for groceries? Dinner and a movie?
Double-decker bus ride around the city, then a private party (in Brooklyn these days).
Aug 6, 2022 12:13:00 #
JamesCurran wrote:
Double-decker bus ride around the city, then a private party (in Brooklyn these days).
Of course!
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