Women of Colour

Violetta Markelou unveils WOMEN OF COLOUR, a portrait series of six inspiring women with unparalleled style. In an ever-changing and transient city, Washington DC’s fashion scene remains conservative with a styleless reputation. WOMEN OF COLOUR challenges this stereotype by highlighting the unique style and attitude of these women who live and work in the district. This exhibit provides an in-depth account of professional women who break the stereotypical mold of the Washingtonian professional.

In this series, the theme ‘colour’ is used literally and figuratively. Colour is bold, and it inspires authenticity that each subject embodies. The women in this photographic series make the conscious decision, every day, to represent themselves as they want, choosing not to blend with their environment. For each individual, arriving at this point of self expression of style has been a journey. Through excerpts from one-on-one interviews, the viewer gets a glimpse of what the effects of the journey has had on each individual.

Women of Colour asks the viewer to see beyond the aesthetic of fashion and individual style and introduces the idea of these elements as a necessary means of communication.