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Unwed Woman Takes Photos With Mannequin Family Over 14 Years
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Unwed Woman Takes Photos With Mannequin Family Over 14 Years

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Ha ha! What kind of Woman would do such a thing? Crazy, nutter, psycho, weirdo, histrionic freak! Is that what comes to mind when you see these photos? If so, then you have proven my point. You’ve just judged a woman without knowing her. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Most often a woman is defined by the relationship of Wife and Mother. Without those roles, she lies outside our frame of reference. So we find other labels for her. Most of them not so flattering.

I started this series of self portraits in the early years of my photo career, when I began to face what seemed to be universal pressure to hurry up and “make it happen,” before I shriveled into a “Spinster.” It seemed such an old fashioned notion. Naively, I thought Gloria Steinem took care of all that when I was a kid. Mmm, not so much. It appeared that I’d be thought more successful if I found any available body and quickly settled. So I made a point of doing just that, in a peculiar, funny way, that would point out what’s wrong with that picture.

While I’ve used myself as a subject, this really isn’t about me at all. It’s about what is expected of all women. How do we now define ourselves, instead of letting tradition do it for us? If you’re really smart, you can see how this isn’t just about women either. It’s about judgement, both of ourselves and each other. I’ve taken this effort to a wildly challenging extreme, because the issue requires it. The challenge inspires me. I think I’m man enough, woman enough, funny enough. Try me.

More info: suzanneheintz.com

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EllenEmpson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!

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guess
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. love the statement 2. love the wedding dress (not that you need it to be happy but if you change your mind it's beautiful lol)

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JoieAckerman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't worry the guy's reactions look so much like any husband.

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davidmika
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her too. What's not to love about someone who will go this far for her Feminist beiliefs!

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TamaraM
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the "Wedding " dress is gorgeous ! I love it ! Can be worn to any party or soree !

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TamaraM
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freakin' AWESOME ! Your sense of style is marvelous !!!

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JeanneDeaux
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, good job. I particularly appreciate how you put an excessively forced smile in mosst of your pictures. It really looks like the old advertisements from the fifties-sixties. Very good job.

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PrescotteMartin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is terrifying and strangely beautiful. In some ways, its not much different than watching lovers on screen. It's all fake, but they make it look so real and possible.

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Lorien
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved the one where she was in the laundromat. The woman sitting down was peeking over her mag looking at her strangely!!

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GoCatGo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was fortunate enough to see your show–and hear your talk–in Longmont, Colorado. Brilliant!

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ChuriChan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Love her expression and the style of her photos :D

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JohnFinch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every one of these pictures is a work of art in themselves, the use of colours is amazing, and each one makes a poignant life statement.

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ItzyStrange
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are amazing! I cannot get over how much I loved them.

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CherlynR
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw your work before years ago! Thanks for sharing and giving the big o' middle finger to labels women are given in society.

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DeertBahg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wtf this lady needs help wow more barbies for this sick b***h

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AliciaAraya
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism

Maria_P avatar
Maria_P
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Genial. These photos remind me of many others of "Holy Happy Families", with the same empty eyes (and their owners were not mannequins...)

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GlynisLailann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lets be honest, how many 'singles' out there haven't 'made-up' a partner to go shopping, movies, have coffee with?

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HaynyDiaz
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins... are you stupid or what?

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HaynyDiaz
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins.. are you stupid or what?..

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BetsyArcher
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her creativity and sense of humor! Suzanne is brilliant!

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mariewalshe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be

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skyeberg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adore this work! Let's hope it gets published in a big coffee table book...

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AnjezaDoko
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow! I laugh and I got scared at the same time. Very Impressing!

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NoneofYourBusiness
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it any wonder why there are so many single mothers out there? This is the result of the modern feminist man-hatred. Glad I found a wife.

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guess
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is she sad and lonely? She's saying that she finds happiness in independence. Who are you to say that there's only one way to be happy?

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Arjan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proving a point like that might prove that you are a little nuts. Looking at the dates, I think its 4 years, not 14!!!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Started in 2000. Did a few shots each year or so. Copyright dates do not reflect year the image was taken, but registered w copyright office

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PeterLedoux
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else notice the grooms side of the family was mannequins and her side was people? Sorry I jump to a conclusion about this woman.

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cindik
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love Suzanne's work--beautiful, hilarious and insightful!

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CommentaryFortytwo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!

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KimChiNguyễn
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love her smileee. And this is a brilliant idea and amazing art work. However, I find it a bit creepy in several shots, esp the Xmas shopping

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AmandaJohnson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !

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selket
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photos are funny and perfectly done, but nothing more. Great fun, but I don't feel the message.

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lemonhead
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if she continues to lug those mannequins around, she will never find her true love...that is living. it is good work but she can do better

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ekempson avatar
EllenEmpson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!

5453d14f96e6c avatar
guess
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. love the statement 2. love the wedding dress (not that you need it to be happy but if you change your mind it's beautiful lol)

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JoieAckerman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't worry the guy's reactions look so much like any husband.

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davidmika
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her too. What's not to love about someone who will go this far for her Feminist beiliefs!

tamaram avatar
TamaraM
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the "Wedding " dress is gorgeous ! I love it ! Can be worn to any party or soree !

tamaram avatar
TamaraM
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freakin' AWESOME ! Your sense of style is marvelous !!!

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JeanneDeaux
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, good job. I particularly appreciate how you put an excessively forced smile in mosst of your pictures. It really looks like the old advertisements from the fifties-sixties. Very good job.

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PrescotteMartin
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is terrifying and strangely beautiful. In some ways, its not much different than watching lovers on screen. It's all fake, but they make it look so real and possible.

lorienph avatar
Lorien
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved the one where she was in the laundromat. The woman sitting down was peeking over her mag looking at her strangely!!

GoCatGo avatar
GoCatGo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was fortunate enough to see your show–and hear your talk–in Longmont, Colorado. Brilliant!

churichan avatar
ChuriChan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Love her expression and the style of her photos :D

JohnFinch avatar
JohnFinch
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every one of these pictures is a work of art in themselves, the use of colours is amazing, and each one makes a poignant life statement.

esthercain8 avatar
ItzyStrange
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are amazing! I cannot get over how much I loved them.

cherlynchong avatar
CherlynR
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw your work before years ago! Thanks for sharing and giving the big o' middle finger to labels women are given in society.

deertbahg avatar
DeertBahg
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wtf this lady needs help wow more barbies for this sick b***h

sol_invictus_etc avatar
AliciaAraya
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism

Maria_P avatar
Maria_P
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Genial. These photos remind me of many others of "Holy Happy Families", with the same empty eyes (and their owners were not mannequins...)

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GlynisLailann
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lets be honest, how many 'singles' out there haven't 'made-up' a partner to go shopping, movies, have coffee with?

haynydiaz avatar
HaynyDiaz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins... are you stupid or what?

haynydiaz avatar
HaynyDiaz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins.. are you stupid or what?..

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BetsyArcher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love her creativity and sense of humor! Suzanne is brilliant!

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mariewalshe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be

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skyeberg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adore this work! Let's hope it gets published in a big coffee table book...

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AnjezaDoko
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow! I laugh and I got scared at the same time. Very Impressing!

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NoneofYourBusiness
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it any wonder why there are so many single mothers out there? This is the result of the modern feminist man-hatred. Glad I found a wife.

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guess
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is she sad and lonely? She's saying that she finds happiness in independence. Who are you to say that there's only one way to be happy?

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Arjan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proving a point like that might prove that you are a little nuts. Looking at the dates, I think its 4 years, not 14!!!

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Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Started in 2000. Did a few shots each year or so. Copyright dates do not reflect year the image was taken, but registered w copyright office

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PeterLedoux
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else notice the grooms side of the family was mannequins and her side was people? Sorry I jump to a conclusion about this woman.

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cindik
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love Suzanne's work--beautiful, hilarious and insightful!

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CommentaryFortytwo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!

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KimChiNguyễn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love her smileee. And this is a brilliant idea and amazing art work. However, I find it a bit creepy in several shots, esp the Xmas shopping

5533c11b0a7da avatar
AmandaJohnson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !

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selket
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photos are funny and perfectly done, but nothing more. Great fun, but I don't feel the message.

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lemonhead
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if she continues to lug those mannequins around, she will never find her true love...that is living. it is good work but she can do better

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