The art photography series «Emancipation of the Body», created by Serhii Kovbasyuk, is a profound call for liberation from imposed standards and limitations, and a display of transparent beauty. The female body, as a linguistic tool, draws attention to the problem of social inequality and gender stereotypes in the modern world. It allows for a re-evaluation of one’s attitude towards sexuality, freedom, and traditional roles of women in society. This series breaks taboos, and each photo gradually reveals a deeper meaning, from limitations and a certain type of control over the body, to strength and independence, and a sense of freedom. It attests that people own their bodies and decide how to use them, and that people are capable of changing the world. The metaphorical meaning of the black transparent fabric covering the woman can be seen as a symbol of power, limits, and discipline, while the female figure breaking through the fabric expresses powerful energy and strength, independence. In a provocative form, the artist forces viewers to reflect on the fact that women are capable of more than just being objects of sexual fantasies. They have the right to freedom, independence, and determining their own values. The photographs encourage viewers to take real action in real life to help change the world for the better. Looking more deeply at the art photography series «Emancipation of the Body» as an expression of bodily form, one can feel a wider context of the theme being illuminated by the author. Serhii Kovbasyuk emphasizes the beauty and inspiration of corporeality that can be reflected in any form, without sexual or gender limitations. The female body in these images is not an object, but a subject of expressiveness and harmony. In addition, through the fabric covering parts of the body, the author creates an interesting interplay of contours and reflects the theme of insufficient freedom of self-expression in society. After all, beauty can be found in any body, regardless of its shape or gender. The freedom of self-expression through the body is a way to self-realization and the key to our understanding of ourselves as individuals. «Emancipation of the Body» allows us to rethink our view of corporeality, feel expressiveness and inner beauty, and witness the release from limitations. The author enables the viewer to comprehend the beauty of the body as a unity of spirit and matter, which can be reflected in any form, color, and style. The art photography series «Emancipation of the Body» by Ukrainian photographer Serhii Kovbasyuk, is a creative challenge for viewers and prompts deep reflection; it demonstrates the beauty and elegance of bodily forms, not just nudity. The author hopes that the photographs will become a source of inspiration for many people and open up new possibilities for important discussions
