Introduce Artist
Anastasia Shik
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Anastasia Shik is a photographer and artist whose work is deeply shaped by her personal journey as a survivor of childhood abuse and neglect. Finding solace in photography during her teenage years, she used the medium to explore her unique perspective and navigate complex emotions.
A turning point in her career came with a deeply personal project featuring young children, including her own, which reignited her artistic vision. Shik’s work often explores themes of human sexuality, capturing its power, fragility, and complexity. Her evocative images provoke strong emotional responses, reflecting her commitment to raw, expressive storytelling through art.
Artwork
The exploration of sexuality and its complexities is a timely and important subject matter. I've always seen sexuality as a powerful force. It holds the power to either destroy or grant us a fresh start. It can be abusive. It can be loving. We live in an age where selt-expression is encouraged yet we are still sublected to criticism. Sometimes we hide our true selves.. Our own sexuality can be used as a weapon by others, but at the same time, it is an integral part of who we are. Each of us has different preferences and perceives the world through our own lens, experiencing our individual sexuality in unique ways. We need to find ways to coexist with this reality. .
Through my photographs, I hope to convey a strong message of resistance to the world. I want people to stop and think, perhaps ask questions, and reflect on the answers in silence.
What do you see here? What do you feel here?
What are your thoughts? Are you judgmental?
