An unfolding dialogue in the heart of all forms of being
is capable of shifting meaning
within contemporary culture and society
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The roots of conscious development descend
into the intuitive sensibility to perceive
unity between all aspects of existence,
to preserve and reinstall sacredness
in a cyclical and spiritual perspective on life
Bodhi Shola is an artist using a feminine perspective to address sustainable evolution. Consideration is placed on the interconnection between intimacy, sacredness and nature, addressing acceptance and compassion in contemporary social culture.
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Informed by her experiences and studies in contact with eastern philosophies, herbalism and meditation, the awareness towards a balanced and transversal development of society is at the core of the artist’s creation.
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"Each image is a healing journey brought back to its essence"
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It is through the symbolical and dream infused language of the creative medium that Bodhi Shola approaches the themes of the collective, supporting equality, biodiversity and a vision of united consciousness. The oneiric layer is transported into the factual by the means of photographic imagery that documents landscapes for preservation and hints into ceremonial practices that address social issues through the lens of kindness.
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The artworks are created using products sourced from local and fair-trade artisanal businesses, supporting women employment and the adoption of organic, recyclable and/or compostable materials within the oeuvre itself.
Bodhi Shola’s work has been shortlisted for the 2020 Foam Paul Huf Award and exhibited between Europe and United States as part of several group exhibitions. Selected shows include Fotografiska Museum ; Armani Silos, Milan ; Red Hook Labs Gallery, NY ; Beacon Gallery, Boston ; Leica Gallery, Milan. Her work has been presented in publications including The Ny Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, The British Journal of Photography, Atmos Magazine, South China Morning Post, Dear Dave Magazine and Harpers Bazaar.
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EDITORIAL AND PRESS
The NY Times Magazine
Vogue Italia
Atmos Magazine
Odiseo by Folch
Riposte Magazine
Harpers Bazaar
Dear Dave Magazine
South China Morning Post
Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazine
The British Journal of Photography
Numero France
Il Fotografo
C41 Magazine
ARTIST LECTURES AND TEACHINGS
2019 - 2023
Thesis mentorship for photography
IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
2019 - 2022
Art direction for photography
IED Istituto Europeo Design, Milan
2020
Lecture : Process of Unveiling
Heimtextil, Frankfurt am Main
2018
Lecture : Creative collaboration
University of Arts Bournemouth, UK
2018
Lecture : Fashion Photography
College of Fashion - University of Arts, London
2017
Talk : #Untaggable for Audi and Vogue Italia , Milan
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS AND NOMINATIONS
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Fotografiska Museum (Berlin , Stockholm, New York)
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2021
Shifting perspectives in fashion photography
PhotoVogueFestival by Vogue Italia, Milan
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2020
IPA Honourable Mention, Fine Art category
2020
Foam Paul Huf Award Nomination
2019
Future Shock
Fonderia Napoleonica, Milan
2019
Photographing the Female
Beacon Gallery, Boston
2018
Italian Panorama
Armani Silos, Milan
2018
The New Beautiful
Affordable Art Fair, Milan
2017
PhotoVogue Festival, Spazio BASE, Milan
2017
Serendipity
Spazio Comando Militare, Milan
2017
Uncensored - Girl Gaze,
Los Angeles
2017
The New Beautiful
curated by Vogue Italia,
Museo Bagatti Valsecchi court, Milan
2017
Labs New Artists, Red Hook Labs Gallery, NY
2017
PhotoVogue in Portraits
by Vogue Italia and Leica, Leica Gallery, Milan
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