Contemporary Cowgirl 1 x ERIN

Medium: Digital Photography Artist: Jamar Shields Year: 2024

Artist Statement:
This piece merges the rugged spirit of the Western frontier with the sleek edge of modern fashion. Contemporary Cowgirl 1 captures a figure poised between tradition and innovation, set against a stark monochromatic backdrop. The subject’s bold accessories and layered details—glasses, jewelry, and a cowboy hat—challenge conventional archetypes of femininity and Western identity.

The graffiti-strewn concrete foreground introduces urban grit, contrasting with the timeless serenity of the open sky. This juxtaposition creates a dialogue between the raw and refined, celebrating individuality and reimagining what it means to embrace duality in a contemporary context.