Zena Holloway, United Kingdom
Sea Selkie, c. 2012
Photography
39.4 W x 44.1 H x 0.1 in
In Scottish mythology, Selkies, meaning "Seal Folk" are mythological beings capable of therianthropy, changing from seal to human form by shedding their skin. They are found in folktales and mythology originating from Orkney and Shetland.
The folk-tales frequently revolve around female selkies being coerced into relationships with humans by someone stealing and hiding their sealskin, thus exhibiting the tale motif of the swan maiden type.
There are counterparts in Faroese and Icelandic folklore that speak of seal-women and seal-skin. In some instances the Irish mermaid (merrow) is regarded as a half-seal, half-human being. More on the Selkie
Zena Holloway (born 1973 in Bahrain) is an underwater photographic artist living in London. Her
work deviates from the stereotypical imagery associated with underwater
photography. For Holloway the underwater landscape serves as a backdrop, using
cinematic drama and painterly aesthetics, she directs her models along themes
of universal human experiences: love, loss, intimacy and romance. Her recent
work Flowers for Jeju : The Last Mermaids focuses on the historical and
spiritual tradition of the Haenyeo of South Korea. Alongside her dedication to
long-term personal projects, she is a regular contributor to editorial, for
publications such as The Sunday Times Magazine, Paris Match and the FT. Her
work is exhibited globally and she has been the recipient of many international
photographic and film awards. More on Zena Holloway
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