The Women in Green

Sam DeRose

Overhead shot of a young woman's upper body mostly submerged in reddish-brown water, framed by green plants and small white flowers. She wears a light-colored garment, and red liquid resembling blood streaks across her forehead and right temple. Her eyes are open, looking directly towards the camera.

This series reimagines mythological women from different cultures whose stories are rooted in forests and nature. Focusing on figures such as Eve, Ophelia, and the Mavka — often framed as tragic victims or temptresses — these images examine how these women are condemned for their actions while their male counterparts escape similar scrutiny. To reclaim their role within these stories, the women are presented as powerful yet complex figures, deeply connected to the natural world that has long served as both their sanctuary and origin. Agency is restored to figures who have been defined by blame and tragedy.

    About The Artist

    A graphic with the word 'Inhale' in bold white text, followed below by 'Exhale' in white text that gradually fades to transparent towards the bottom. The background is a vertical gradient from dark bluish-gray at the top to a very light blue-white at the bottom, with a subtle grainy texture throughout.

    Sam DeRose

    Sam DeRose is a Toronto-based photographer with a background in visual art. Her work spans documentary and editorial photography, with a focus on studio-based portraiture. Drawing from her training in visual arts, she frequently incorporates mixed media elements such as painting and prop-making into her photographic process. Influenced by literature and film, her work explores internal and external narratives.

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