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Staging the birth of the most evil character in the Old Testament book of Judges - Abimelek.

Though his birth by Gideon's concubine, Drouma, is only mentioned in passing, it was my intention to show his birth was as violent as his life. I felt compelled to make this piece.

All of the casting fell into place. The brilliant model and friend, :iconnevaehlleh: was always to be Drouma. It was no surprise to me that in the weeks previous, she told me she had shaved her head. Perfect...We let it grow out two more weeks and took shears to it as if she had cut it off in a fever of madness. Nev...you are fearless and brilliant. Then baby Zane and his mother Nathalie (who plays the midwife) were the next obvious choices. How much can I praise a woman who let's me cover her newborn in fake blood?

Then Athena (left) and Sylvie (right) as Drouma's attendants. Sylvie....your astounding face. You became the voice for this piece. Brave women all, in a very very difficult and exhausting shoot.

Though these images are only the digital reference shots, I hope and pray that the actual film captured what you all brought to the stage. I am proud of you all.....

PHOTOGRAPHED AT THEORY LABS, LOS ANGELES
MAY 14, 2011

FOR THE SERIES 'IN THE TIME OF THE JUDGES'-
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~gloversla Sep 29, 2012
this story, though i couldnt remember the reference, has stuck with me for some time. the twisted relationships all melding in this birth, i hadnt remembered that he was to grow up to be an evil character. what a display. Drouma's look captures it all, for me. Gonna havev to look up the series.
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`kevissimo Sep 30, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Right on and thanks so much
His birth is actually just mentioned in passing but I felt it important to depict it
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*Bclement117 Sep 21, 2012
did the mother die from this birth?
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`kevissimo Sep 22, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I intentionally left that open...
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*Bclement117 Sep 22, 2012
what do you mean?
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`kevissimo Sep 23, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I didn't want to say either way, but leave that open to the viewer to wonder. But I did want to depict that she could have...
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~surenabf Aug 9, 2012  Student Photographer
i Not Say Every thing'S ! just say Fantastic :) <3
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~losesprit Jun 1, 2012
Awesome...
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`kevissimo Jun 6, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you...
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Mood: Love *RedSuzanne May 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Absolutely Stunning! Breathtaking. Made me shiver....
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