Body Image Through The Eyes Of An Artist | Gail Reid | TEDxBristol
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Can life drawing help us break free from harmful beauty standards? What does an artist really think when they see a naked body? Artist Gail Reid explores how art can foster a positive body image and celebrate the diversity of humanity in all its wonderful forms.
Gail is a professional figurative artist, using traditional materials and methods to create contemporary work. She often has clients model in her Bristol studio and her work has a strong focus on identity and embracing every wrinkle and line that truly makes us unique.
Gail's work has been displayed far and wide and she was even a semi-finalist on Sky Arts “Portrait Artist Of The Year 2023”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Go Gail go!!! An important message so thoughtfully conveyed
Thank you so much Jennifer. I am so glad it resonates with one so discerning as you 🍧
Gail, your talk was truly inspiring! I loved how you showed the power of life drawing in helping us break free from harmful beauty standards. Your perspective as an artist, celebrating every wrinkle and line, is a beautiful reminder of the importance of embracing our true selves. Thank you for highlighting the diversity of the human form in such a meaningful way.
Thank you Anurita, I so appreciate that. I suppose this could be an alternative solution to your TEDx topic... 😂
Fantastic Gail! Really thought-provoking and beautifully presented 👏
Thank you so much Neil 😊
So needed and so beautiful! Thank you for challenging beauty norms through an artist's eyes. It is the creatives who always push the boundaries of the status quo!
Thank you Gurpreet. The academics and activists are absolutely 💯 there with us 😊🎉❤
Very powerful message! thank you Gail, a lot to think about, we are in such demanding world, not only our brains but our bodies moulded to please. Listening to your message is liberating and very empowering. Hope your message has a wide reach!
Thank you Valentina ⚘️ that is so true... the moulding/confitioning runs deep 😢. Thank you for modelling your wonderful positive attitude which lights up and uplifts all those around you.
Go Gail! This is great and food for thought x
Thank you so much Katie 🎨 🫶🏻
So healing, so powerful... it makes me see my body in a whole different light and dare I say ... makes me actually begin to like it ❤
As you absolutely should Suzan ... your beautiful body deserves no less!
Inspirational, thought-provoking and so reassuring. Thank you for bringing these messages to the world xx
Thank YOU Caroline for your support on the journey ❤🎉
Wow - Flipping brilliant Gail! This is such an important message delivered with authority, warmth and insight. Go you!! Xx
Thank you Helen 🥰🤗🎨
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder, and through your art, you behold us all in our most authentic forms. Thank you for reminding us that every wrinkle, every hair, every story is worth celebrating. Well done! ♥
Thank YOU so much Jude, you see and get it all. We need to keep 'opening that book' and reminding ourselves all our lives don't we? Xxx
Thanks Gail for an inspiring talk. I could relate to your every word. I kinda fell into life modelling when I was 57. Having spent a lifetime being terribly self conscious and being uncomfortable in my body at last I am able to celebrate my uniqueness through taking my clothes off. It is great to be appreciated - life drawers are THE most friendly bunch. Of course I still have moments when I ‘hate’ parts of me particularly my ageing belly but I quickly shake that off. I love and celebrate my ‘best’ parts - I am terribly fond of my bum! And funnily enough I love my knees. I appreciate my body in a way I never used to. I have a confidence I never had. I am passionate about natural hair. If you secretly feel like life modelling I would say go for it. It’s an experience like no other x
What wonderful vindication Jules! Thank you so much - I wish many more people could have the realisations you have had - a bold step but SO rewarding. Thank you again for your lovely comment
Such a good an inspiring talk! Well done mum xx
Thank you Leon ❤
Brilliant inspiring talk Gail x
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Heather :)
Wow, excellent talk. So moving from this Morris minor. Who unfortunately still feels like he needs a panel beater and respray sometimes. Been , what nearly 4 years since my attempt at gladiatorial pose. Never regretted it for one moment , a path walked with a great artist and brilliant human being. Could only have been better if it was live, so many thanks. And keep going. Fantastic.
Trust me you're perfect as you are. I am qualified to say! 🎉
A reassuring, incisive fresh take on the human form. Crazy to think the hair removal industry is that big!
Thank you... ikr!
So interesting!
Thank you Karen 😊
Nice!! Xx 🙌❤️
Thank you dear Muse ❤
Could some PLEAASE let me know where I could find a similar jean jumpsuit like this?!!!?!1!!!!1!1!1!
It was from Mango. I had to get Size XXL, which a) wasn't in the store, and b) says alot about their sizing system.