When you normally see art representing women which has been depicted by the male gaze it can often feel tawdry, irrelevant or exposing, yet this artist, Gabriele Pennacchioli, seems to have a way of narrating female desire in a way that supersedes the talent of his other male counterparts. The innocent blushes of color add a delicacy, yet at the same time an urgency of feminine desire.
The flower signifies everything that lies in the hands of others which women are often so tentative and too fearful to reach out for as it almost seems so far out of reach, yet there's a fearlessness and a strength within the posture. The longer you look at this image, the more it has to say about the strength possessed by women who reach out and take what they want.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.