Racism exists regardless how we try to thwart it despite the attempts to curb it with the various organizations and campaigns. The problem is the campaigns and groups are actually dividing the country more than uniting it even if they don’t realize they are doing it.
The concept is great except they let hate and passion block the end result. This means they are doing exactly what they don’t want the others to do;, don’t see it, then eventually end us as hypocrites.
What we don’t realize is racism isn’t a black or white thing because I’ve seen racism from every single skin toned human out there. Racism is ignorance, it’s something that is taught.
To combat the problem we must educate people on the beauty of diversity – and that’s what “Beautiful People of the World” is all about. It’s a subtle educational series that tackles a huge problem worldwide.
My concept is simple. I want to photograph at least one individual from each country. The model will be in their native dress surrounded by props that portray customs and religions and portray the cultural background.
The photos will help us see the amazing beauty in diversity, educate viewers of the world around us and appreciate the people and what they offer the world. If we understand each other and see each other as unique and embrace that, racism will eventually die.
Since the start of the collection we have 3 countries represented (Romania, China and Saudi Arabia). We are working on Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela. We have a lot more in the works.
Even if it’s not complete, we will tour this series around to anyplace in the United States that will join us on this stand. The images are NOT for sale, rather they will serve a bigger purpose than monetary compensation.
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