Nikki Russian, Rachel (Single Shot 2020)

This image of Rachel was created in response to the social repression of female sexuality and the policing of women’s bodies. There are hypocritical structures that often see women reduced to motherhood as though they lose their sexuality and autonomy, yet are still sexualised and scorned when carrying out natural roles such as breastfeeding in public. Rachel’s nonchalant leaning against the highchair, her relaxed expression and her openness with the camera shows her assuredness as a multifaceted woman.

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