EMPOWERED. Celebrating beauty, wisdom & power of women over 40. Art exhibition by Pure Studios.
There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40! EMPOWERED art exhibition by Pure Studios:
● Celebrates that beauty doesn’t diminish with age
● Shows what it means to be over 40 today
● Showcases the journey of 40 women over 40 by appreciating every scar, every line and every grey (or purple!) hair
We intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by the media and society by putting out beautiful, authentic images and real stories of women.
What do you love about yourself?
I love that I am a driven individual that thrives in change. I excel at giving myself challenges and then setting plans to achieve them. I am a firm believer in change for the good, whether it’s in the small ways in which we may organize a desk or our closets, to the big things such as how do I parent my kids, how can I become a more giving member of my community, how can I change for the better. I also love my sense of humour and ability to bring levity to situations. Life and work can get heavy, it’s great to get through these times of heaviness with levity at the right times.
Vaishali
How do you define beauty at this point in your life? What makes you feel beautiful?
Beauty at this point in my life is having grey hair, fine lines and wrinkles, scars, etc. that show a life that is well lived.
Ria
How do you nurture your confidence?
I nurture my confidence with physical activity, I always feel better and stronger after a workout. I also challenge myself to do things that I would normally not do or even avoid. That way when I accomplish them, it is like score one for Karen!
Karen
How did your photos help you with your confidence?
Seeing myself in the photos helped me appreciate just how good I really do look at 50! I was proud of myself for pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I realized I actually have a pretty smile after all which is something I had been self conscious about for years.
Tracy
Why are you proud of yourself at this point in your life?
At times I have to remind myself that I have many accomplishments to be proud of; I have always been financially stable and self dependent, I am a very successful Mom of two incredible kind and loving teenagers, I have overcome so many emotional and heartbreaking challenges....I am not ok with being a survivor, I am a THRIVER!
I am so proud of the relationships I have maintained for 3 plus decades and the way my sphere describes me as a friend; loyal, honest, empathetic, loving, selfless, supportive, creative, adventurous, and fun!
Lisa
Before this photo shoot, when was the last time you did something special for yourself that you desired?
This photoshoot was truly the first thing I have ever done on my own for me that was fun and exciting and enjoyable. The whole experience was amazing. I want to do this again in my 50’s!
Raj
