Jane Hilton “Precious”
Nailya Alexander Gallery
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Nailya Alexander Gallery presents “Precious,” an exhibition of fourteen color photographs from Jane Hilton’s recent project documenting working girls in assorted Nevada brothels.
In 2000, the BBC commissioned Hilton to make “Love for Sale,” a series of ten documentaries on Nevada’s legalized prostitution. In 2010, she decided to return with her plate camera to create intimate nude portraits of these girls who represent different cultural backgrounds and a variety of age groups. Hilton visited eleven brothels, including Madam Kitty’s Cathouse and Moonlite Bunny Ranch. She was able to capture her models’ dignity and strength of character while delicately challenging the societal notion of beauty and the stereotypical taboo associated with prostitution. Her entire study and detailed stories are documented in the book with the same title, “Precious,” which will be released by Schilt Publishing this month.
[Image: Jane Hilton “Ruby, Wild Horse Ranch” (2012) C-type Hand Print 8 x 6.5 in.]
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from June 13, 2013 to July 13, 2013