Embrace it!

Martina Shamon

“Embrace It!” is a photographic series rooted in the experience of being discouraged from your own interests, the subtle and not-so-subtle ways girls are told that what they love isn’t quite right for them, that their enthusiasm is misplaced, or that they simply don’t belong in a particular space. The work is an act of refusal: a space where those interests are celebrated without apology, and where the pressure to shrink yourself is met with the decision to do the opposite. For anyone who has felt that discouragement, this series is an invitation to recognize yourself, feel seen, and keep going.

About The Artist

Martina Shamon

Martina Shamon is a Toronto-based photographer whose practice spans editorial studio portraiture, still life, and commercial photography. Drawn to the expressive potential of the studio environment, she uses photography as a means of self-expression and visual storytelling. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Image Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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