Remember My Photo: Series 1: Purple Dignity

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Hair By: Me
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Article By: Brooke Morgan Westlake-Kelley
Photos: By BMW Photography,
Brooke Morgan Westlake-Kelley
Makeup: Brooke Morgan Westlake-Kelley

Photo 7, Series 1

Hair By: Me

Makeup By: Me

“Purple is defined as a deep, rich shade between crimson and violet,^[1] or, more broadly, as a range of hues of color between blue and red,^[2] or as a dark color that is a blend of red and blue. ^[3] According to surveys In Europe and the U.S., purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety”

Dig-ni-ty

n. pl. dig.ni.ties

1. The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.

2. Inherent nobility and worth: the dignity of honest labor.

a. Poise and self-respect.

b. Stateliness and formality in manner and appearance.

4. The respect and honor associated with an important position.

5. A high office or rank.

6. dignities The ceremonial symbols and observances attached to high office.

7. Archaic A dignitary.

Purple Rhine stones are pretty, they sparkle and shine. Purple was one of my most unappreciated colors and now it has a deep place in my heart forever.
The series of these images will be one of many that I take on as an artist. Carefully placing one stone at a time on my face until the face was entirely covered is part of the concept of "Purple Dignity". These beautiful purple gems sure do sparkle don't they? Yes, they do, but I do not think that you will ever be able to see them as they were.

I spent around eight hours doing this self portrait series, however the individuals that are caretakers or the individuals that are being care taken of spend every hour of every day dealing with Alzheimer's, along with its victims, and its cruelty. This disease had ZERO survivors. This disease comes in and robs individuals of their mind, there body and then their life. The beautiful life that was lived in and had wonderful memories. This disease does not discriminate on an individuals nationality, gender or age. It simply goes after the human mind and takes over.

I am hopeful to make an impact with my photography and art so that we gain more attention and attraction to this disease that we have yet to find a cure for.

I read a meaningful quote, "There are only four kinds of people in the world- those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be a caregivers an those who will need caregivers" By: Rosalynn Carter.4

#Wipeoutalz #Remembermyphoto #Beverlyjean #Purpledignity #Endalz #Nevada

This series is dedicated to those suffering with or affected by Alzheimer's.