The perception of womanhood and femininity in today’s society is a confusing one. Lines have been blurred between housewife and feminist, the Madonna and the whore, and that’s great! But while we are taught to be strong independent women, we are still inundated by fashion and men’s magazines, which portray a warped idea of the “perfect woman” - an image that has only slightly changed in the last 30 years. These pieces speak to the conflicting ideals that I have seen projected onto women throughout my lifetime.

All images © Camila Pombo
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