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We are so excited about our latest shoot which was posted this morning, it’s hard to think about anything else! In case you haven’t, be sure to check out E.O.F.’s Daze of being WILD!
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{Don’t wind up as a bunny in the buff! Better start planning your Halloween Costumes!}
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{We hope everyone has a dreamy weekend. Enjoy this vintage illustration}
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And remember to check out The Eye of Faith Store‘s new look!
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{T.G.I.F. Here’s something which speaks for itself… A Duluth lynching postcard that was for sale. Circa 1920s.}
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We have always been on the Michelle Obama bandwagon, and we’re not even American! We don’t care where she’s taking us, but as the American Presidential Elections draw near, it’s the latest controversy which has us nostalgic for the days of interest over her trim arms, and healthy food initiatives.
Appearing on the cover of the August 2012 issue of Spanish magazine, Fuera de Serie, is a nude portrait of American First Lady Michelle Obama.
Well to be clear, appearing on the cover of the August 2012 issue of Spanish magazine, Fuera de Serie, is an image by Artist Karine Percheron-Daniels with First Lady Michelle Obama’s face super imposed over a pre-exsisting Marie-Guillemine Benoist‘s painting “Portrait d’une négresse.”
Benoist painted the portrait in 1800 as a social commentary on France’s sexism and racism during the 19th century. Historians also view the piece of art as the beginning of the country’s feminist movement.
So perhaps the comparison is more fitting than not? Albeit a number of sites have called the cover inappropriate because it depicts the First Lady in imagery closely associated with slavery.
It wasn’t too long ago that the Benoist painting was used as a reference for a shoe campaign by red-souled Christian Louboutin in 2011. So we ask what’s more shocking? Using the image of a ‘slave’ to push politics, or sell shoes?
Also, this wouldn’t be the first piece by the artist to cause such a scandal by Karine Percheron-Daniels. She has done previous portraits of Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, Eva Peron, Albert Einstein, and even Barack Obama and Michael Jackson in the buff. Somehow this latest nod to the first lady seem’s to of launched the artist into mainstream conversation.
After the controversial piece hit the net, the artist released a statement via their website to address any haters or misunderstanders, Saying;
“If any of you have found this piece of art insulting I would like to say that my GENUINE intention was never to chock or upset anyone.This has COMPLETELY got lost in translation. I created this picture as part of a series of other famous nudes. As an artist I only paint and create pictures of people I admire and feel passionate about. Michelle Obama is one of these people. In my eyes , the picture I created here is of a beautiful woman with a beautiful message : The first Lady of America in the first time in history is a black woman who proudly and confidently displays her WOMANHOOD (the nude) her ROOTS (the slave) and her POWER(the First Lady of America embraced by the American flag). This picture, is a celebration of EVERYTHING GOOD, it is a celebration af achievement and in my opinion is not a racist slur. I am not a racist: I admire people regardless of their colour and this picture was meant to be a tribute….totally lost in translation. With my art I try to show beauty NOT DIRT.”
Here at the Eye of Faith, we can appreciate the historic references for all these images, but when it comes to this one of the First Lady… we are left wondering, what would Michelle Obama say?
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We’ll say a lil’ prayer for you during this Photoblast. Some symbolism you may recognize, some sights should be new! We’re feeling nostalgic for holier times… Although we’re certain we’d be burned as a Witch!
Thank our goodness, we are alive today to bring you some inspiration to say a little prayer for us! Let us be saved from this unholy hell, and bless’d our soul for whose past we grieve, but who’s future is shining and bright!
We’re sure the pearly gates are more beautiful in Death than any sights on this land, but we’d be lying if we acted as if we didn’t adore seeing Faith in Fashion and splendor in this land.
Sometimes controversially cliche, we don’t get too bored when it comes talk of God and Jesus Christ. We’ll turn our cheek and listen to the street and love what fashion houses are turning out. We do love throwing on a wide brimmed black hat, Rosary and grabbing a Crucifix for a danced filled night out!
Thankfully we know what’s good fun, and what will get us into trouble. We may have a Dark Side, but for heaven’s sake, we’re not Demonic! We trust our Angels to guide us along in every bold decision and choice. And you can trust in The Eye of Faith to Graciously Guide you through the coming days.
Together we shall roam, we shall reach deliverance! Where would we be if it weren’t for our terrific readers? Follow the Eye, and no angel or demon would deny you of being a true divinity.
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With the aid from the watchful Eye of Vintage Vandalizm who graciously credited Vintage Gal on Tumblr, we have stumbled upon this amazing collection (though we do wish we had more more More!) of Vargas Girls! Each hand-painted masterpiece is as beautiful as the gorgeous next.
For some more Vintage Vargas eyeful’s, check out our previous post. Now, enjoy this group of beautiful women from Out of The Past!
Now you can understand why we would never want this Blast to End. Well hope you enjoyed this snapshot view into some of the Work by the amazing artist Joaquin Alberto Vargas y Chávez, and these delectable darlings.
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Much more on the way so keep your Eye’s peeled!
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{Model’d after Frankenstein, gruel make-up and Tea time with a Munster!)
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{A very Sexy Vintage Novel Cover. 50 Shades of who’cares, we wanna hear some Violin!}
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Well, summer’s here, and it ain’t going nowhere! So hopefully you aren’t stuck at home going through endless bouts of Summertime Sadness, and can get out into that bright sunlight! Even if it’s just for a little while, we encourage our readers to get up from their mediocrely comfortable chairs, and get that leg over a bicycle and put that peddle to the medal!
We think you’d be a fool to waste another minute indoors. Rain or shine, a bike ride would be most divine. Get the blood pumping! We wish we could be there at your side to encourage the activity, but we want to do what we can, and astound you with some inspiration in the form of an E.O.F. Photoblast!
Something learnt very young for most, and much less risky than getting on a horse. Go for a ride on your bicycle and see the world! From corner to corner and street to street, there will always be a new sight to see. We get so much of our inspiration from watching Toronto’s citizens express themselves through unique street style, so we encourage everyone to do the same, wherever you may be in the Globe! Plus you get around a lot faster on two wheels then two feet.
As Birthday Boy ‘Mick’ would say; “I see those girl’s walk by dressed in their summer clothes”. The Rolling Stones front man knows where to look, for summer is the season to check out those streets. So check out this gallery with some fun, and NSFW shots to celebrate summer!
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