Electric Blue Wigs, Self Portraits, & Inspiration

The last two weeks have been some of my most creative. I've been inspired, lost sleep working on pieces until the wee hours of the morning, stretched, broken down barriers with a sledgehammer, and have created some of my best self portrait work.

One of the catalysts of this burst of creativity was the arrival of an electric blue wig on my doorstep. The Wandering Wig stayed in Delaware for a week, before I sent it on its way to its next stop in Maine. I thought I'd share a little bit of my work here; I'm calling the blue wig infused portraits The Bleu Series. Please contact me if you are interested in seeing the full collection:

The Bleu Series is a set of self portraits featuring an electric blue wig. The Wandering Wig. The Wandering Wig is a prop being used by 38 female self portrait artists across the globe. As the wig crosses the borders of 10 countries it inspires creativity, encourages collaboration, and strengthens the bond between female self portrait artists.

Incognito, No. 2 The Bleu Series
© Christy Marie Photographie 2008



White-Out, No. 3 The Bleu Series
© Christy Marie Photographie 2008


Night Sky, No. 5 The Bleu Series
© Christy Marie Photographie 2008

In other news, my self portrait work will soon be published in two compilations of work by female self portrait artists. The first of the two books, She Took Her Own Picture: Selections from the Female Self Portrait Artists' Support Group, will be available in the next month, and I'm thrilled. I am one of 44 female self portrait artists featured. Stay tuned for more information; I'll have specifics soon.

This Saturday, I will be spending the day with Sarah Bloom in Pennsylvania shooting at a secret location---location to be revealed later. Needless to say, I am beyond excited. Sarah is an incredibly talented photographer and I am constantly inspired by her work, especially her self portrait work. I hope to have lots of great shots to share soon.