Strength in Disorder

Photography - Series

2011

Olivia Johnston
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Student: Olivia Johnston School: School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa Instructor: Michael Tardioli

Eating disorders are characterized by extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviours surrounding weight and food; these are incredibly serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect day-to-day life a great deal. This project explores the tension between true beauty – that is, inner strength, intelligence, vitality and confidence – and indescribable suffering. Rather than just a group of individual portraits, these photographs aim to present a portrait of beauty in the face of incredible mental and emotional distress.