Rhodes to host "The Century Project"

The Century Project is a chronological series of nude photographic portraits of more than 100 women and girls from the moment of birth to nearly 100 years of age. It aims to reshape the notion of beauty and challenge common perceptions. Frank Cordell, who has been a photographer for magazines such as Life and Newsweek, has been working on the project for nearly 25 years.

The exhibition comprises women of many ages, shapes, sizes, and life experiences, many accompanied by statements written by the women. In its entirety, the project consists of an exhibit, a book titled Bodies and Souls: The Century Project, and a website: http://www.thecenturyproject.com/newsite/html/artist/main.html

The book will be available at the reception and throughout the week in the Rhodes Bookstore.

Cosponsors of the exhibition are Student Affairs at Rhodes, Student Health Center, the Rhodes Activities Board, Residence Life, Gay Straight Alliance, Women's Center, Art Department, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Psychology Department, and Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee.

The Student Counseling Center at Rhodes College is bringing "The Century Project" to campus Feb. 23-27. Open to the public, a reception will be held Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m. in Hyde Hall of the Burrow Refectory.

Those with specific inquiries about the exhibition can contact Chenobia C. Webster, LCSW at (901) 843-3128.