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Bodil Biering: colour portrait · Molly Marina · 2023
Let the portrait breathe
© Molly Marina · COPENHAGEN / 2023
THE COLOUR OF THIS ENCOUNTER

Four ways of seeing. Choose your perspective.

015 / 100 · ONE OF 100 PERSPECTIVES

Bodil Biering

“You always have a choice.”
A quote selected by the participant · 2023

Let the image shift. Stay with the words. What changes in your reading?

THE PERSON BEHIND THE PORTRAIT

In her own words

Sometimes we need to make hard choices to create space for much-needed changes in our lives. That’s what happened to me when I left my job without a plan for what’s next. The first few months were exhilarating, but soon I felt overwhelmed by the many options that presented themselves.It’s true what they say: when you close one door, a bunch of new ones open. What they don’t tell you is that some of those lead right back to the same old experiences. I realized that too many choices can be paralyzing, and I had to be patient in the space between the old and the new. But I didn’t give up, and slowly but surely, clarity emerged. I learned that change takes time, and we need to make space for it. Now, I know that I can change direction as many times as I like, and that’s liberating. I have no regrets; it’s exciting to explore this world and discover new possibilities. Every woman is a power women. We just need to choose to step into that power and remember that life is a series of choices. We don’t need to wait for someone to give us permission. We are the ones who make the choices in our lives, and hard choices often lead to our dream lives. So, let’s not be afraid to take that leap of faith and make the necessary changes to live the life we truly want.

02 / COLOUR & SYMBOL

A portrait has more than one voice.

Look, listen, change perspective. There is more than one way into a story.

Symbol chosen for Bodil Biering

A personal symbol.

Stay with the image for a moment. What does it bring to mind?

Colour

Two colours. A different atmosphere. Choose one and look again.

03 / LISTEN

On my own vibe · Iris Gold

Listen while you give her story a little more time.

Music is part of her story.

YOUR COLOUR READING

What does this colour feel like to you?

Choose a colour above. Give it a word below. Then reverse the colours. Does your reading change?

WHAT WILL YOU TAKE WITH YOU?

Look at her.
Look a little inward.

You do not need the right answer. Only an honest one for yourself.

QUESTION 01 / 05

Where in your own life could you find a new way?

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100 PORTRAITS

Another encounter awaits.

Three more voices from the exhibition. Which story makes you curious?