A photography exhibition that celebrates women through henna opened in Yellowknife last week.
The project was supported by the NWT Arts Council and the Association franco-culturelle de Yellowknife (AFCY) and opened with a vernissage at MusicSpace on Thursday.
Pascaline Greau said the inspiration to put on the exhibition came from brainstorming with other women.
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Greau worked with eight different women in Yellowknife to adorn them with henna body art before they were photographed by seven different women photographers.
The unique and intimate portraits highlight women from various walks of life at different stages of their lives.
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Greau said her favourite part of putting the show together was the henna sessions and working closely with other women.
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People have asked Greau to do henna workshops in the past and after this project, she plans to look into that too.
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The photo exhibition is now on display at MusicSpace on Franklin Ave.
Greau will be at the space for viewings from noon to 1 p.m. every day from April 15 to April 19 next week. She will be offering henna by donation, with proceeds going to MusicSpace.
