Saturday, October 06, 2012

My Mother's Red Shawl - El Rebozo Colorado
Stacey Hutton – Exercise Physiologist






I visited Alex that day not to wear the rebozo, but instead to be photographed undraped for the purpose of documentation. Nude, without props to hide behind or distract with, I wanted Alex to capture who I was at that moment in time because I was soon to change in a drastic way. Perhaps unfairly, I was also hoping Alex could go beyond the physical and somehow preserve on film my strengths and weaknesses as I was sure those would change as well.

Midway through my session with Alex he pulled out the deep red rebozo. I instantly recognized it because prior to our meeting I had thoroughly snooped through his website and read the stories written by others who had already worn the rebozo. Where do I fit in this fabric? First impression probably wouldn’t suggest there is much distinguishing me from other 39-year old single moms in East Van. After a drink you may learn that I went to an Ivy League school, mind you, mostly to play hockey. Perhaps another drink and I would tell you of my adventures around the world as a bike messenger. Third drink would likely reveal that I have a potty mouth.

My story has a snag. The rebozo didn’t come to rest on my shoulders because of where I’ve been or who I was. I was in that studio because I was scared of losing myself to cancer and I thought a photograph might help me find my way back.




Colleen Wheeler Actor
Sarah Rodgers Actor, Director,Mother
Timothy Turner - Real Estate Agent
Kiera Hill Dancer
Johnna Wright & Sascha Director/Mother - Son/Dreamer
Decker & Nick Hunt Cat & 19th century amateur
George Bowering Poet
Celia Duthie Gallerist
Linda Lorenzo Mother
Katheryn Petersen Accordionist
Stefanie Denz Artist
Ivette Hernández Actress
Byron Chief-Moon Actor/Dancer
Colin Horricks Doctor
Ian Mulgrew Vancouver Sun Columnist
Jocelyn Morlock Composer
Corinne McConchie Librarian
Rachel Ditor Dramaturg
Patrick Reid Statesman, Flag Designer
Michael Varga CBC Cameraman
Bronwen Marsden Playwright/Actress/Director
David Baines Vancouver Sun Columnist
Alex Waterhouse-Hayward Photographer
Lauren Elizabeth Stewart Student
Sandrine Cassini Dancer/Choreographer
Meredith Kalaman Dancer/Choreographer
Juliya Kate Dominatrix