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Dear Femina Potens,
I'm writing you in regards to your upcoming FP Edge show at Mr. S featuring the work of Michael Rosen.
It has come to my attention from multiple sources that Mr. Rosen has a history of inappropriate conduct with solo women he photographs in his studio. It is also my understanding that he has never publicly acknowledged or addressed the concerns of his former models.
Until the day comes that Mr. Rosen does, indeed, engage with the larger sex-positive community about these concerns, I, as a member of that community, am unable to continue to support his work. Indeed, I am compelled to speak out against others supporting his work or extending him our collective community goodwill.
I want to admit, too, that this stance pains me greatly on a personal level; I have been friends with Michael Rosen in the past, and in fact modeled for him myself. I own his books, and his art. He is undeniably a talented and accomplished photographer. I would welcome some form of reconciliation with the community, if possible. But silence will never accomplish this.
I have been silent myself too long on this issue. Please consider this an open letter.
Best,
Lori S.
(ETA: as this is an open letter, please feel free to forward, link, or repost, with credit. Also feel free to use my full last name or my LJ handle, but not both, please. Thanks.)
I'm writing you in regards to your upcoming FP Edge show at Mr. S featuring the work of Michael Rosen.
It has come to my attention from multiple sources that Mr. Rosen has a history of inappropriate conduct with solo women he photographs in his studio. It is also my understanding that he has never publicly acknowledged or addressed the concerns of his former models.
Until the day comes that Mr. Rosen does, indeed, engage with the larger sex-positive community about these concerns, I, as a member of that community, am unable to continue to support his work. Indeed, I am compelled to speak out against others supporting his work or extending him our collective community goodwill.
I want to admit, too, that this stance pains me greatly on a personal level; I have been friends with Michael Rosen in the past, and in fact modeled for him myself. I own his books, and his art. He is undeniably a talented and accomplished photographer. I would welcome some form of reconciliation with the community, if possible. But silence will never accomplish this.
I have been silent myself too long on this issue. Please consider this an open letter.
Best,
Lori S.
(ETA: as this is an open letter, please feel free to forward, link, or repost, with credit. Also feel free to use my full last name or my LJ handle, but not both, please. Thanks.)
