by Marko Stout

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Marko Stout

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Marko Stout’s “Chelsea Girls” project depicts contemporary women’s changing roles amidst the grit, energy, and excitement of modern city life. Marko discussed the Chelsea Girls series with In Hollywood Magazine as "...inspired by women who live in the Chelsea area of New York City. Unlike most other parts of the city where increased rent has priced out a lot of the original character within those neighborhoods, Chelsea has managed to retain much of its authentic color and grit. So, often times for lunch I would go to local cafes and have a few drinks and participate in the New York pastime of people watching. In Chelsea, you never knew what kind of unique person would cross your gaze. It’s from this neighborhood’s vibrant, gritty existence and the many authentic, unique characters within it that is behind the inspiration and energy for this project ... the frequent use of vibrant colors such as red, orange and yellow serve metaphor for excitement and energy of New York City- capturing patterns and rhythms of city life. The subjects are portrayed as unaware of the gritty, fast-paced environment surrounding them. Examining their role in contemporary, fast-paced society and showing the human spirit in its most raw form."

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