From Jennie's Pallett

Nudity vs. Pornography

As I edited my speech from last week for posting, I realized it was way too long for a single post! This is the first part, about my work. I was introduced beautifully so I only needed to discuss my work itself. Some of these phrases will form part of my new artist statement.

“My artwork explores the nude figure. I find the human body to be a marvel, not just of engineering and design, but also of poetry and emotion. I am endlessly fascinated by what lies beneath, beneath clothes, beneath the layers of pain and beneath the masks we wear.

Nude Art is our history. It is our expression and our drive. It shows our growth as human beings and our evolution emotionally.

I mostly paint women. Strong, elegant and emotional, I capture different aspects of what it is to be a woman. I have been drawn to a difficult arena as censorship grows and fear over the nude body reaches fever pitch.

That is why I have dedicated myself to debunking myths about nude art. I want to show the world the beauty I see in the human body and share my firm belief that nudity is not threatening, it is not always sexual and it is here to stay.”

Source: http://jenniespalette.com/2011/09/14/too-rude-speech-part-one-my-work/

Here's a thousand words on our last shoot. We shot some interviews of members of AAFNR, a family nudist non-landed club. Unfortunately, members of Vida Nuda West declined to appear.

Since we are nearing the end of our shoot, we really have no representation from young nudist couples. The film makes no mention of them anyway, so in a way, they do not exist. Perhaps this is just as well. If no one speaks out, no one will ever know, and if the rest of America thinks that nudists are old fat people, mostly men who drag their kids along to events, then there's nothing I can do about that.

San Onofre needs your help

This is not a place for political discussion, but some nudist news are too important to ignore. Though there is no room for the entire article here, I've reprinted it at my live journal. (tlyoung88.livejournal.com)

Long story short, they will be fining people for going nude at San Onofre beginning this week. A traditionally clothing optional beach that has been so for over 30 years.

The ignorance of these outsiders is overwhelming. Where were they thirty years ago? Nobody shuts down the church when their priests were molesting altar boys.

Details of this situation and specifics of the Cahill/Harrison Regulation and associated documents may be found on the NAC Web site:

http://www.naturistaction.org/sanonofre/