Essence of women

Balance, a black and white photograph shot on Australia’s Mount Arapiles, is one from Holly Elliott’s show Essence of Women on display until the end of July in the Velvet Olive Lounge.

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Balance, a black and white photograph shot on Australia’s Mount Arapiles, is one from Holly Elliott’s show Essence of Women on display until the end of July in the Velvet Olive Lounge.

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