Loss & Imagine

My 3-D sculpture "Loss" and 2-D work "Imagine" are contemporary works challenging our views of stigmatisation concerning pelvic health issues and societies ridge views and inner narratives of the body identity. By doing so, placing creative visual practice within the present health and feminist discourse. This inspiration came from both researching the topic during my PhD and having a pelvic floor dysfunction myself.

The 3-D sculpture based on practice-led research used hard, painful materials such glass inserted into a greek goddess-like sculpture. I deliberately chose a visual language of the beautiful Greek-like goddess body portraying our endless need in society to idealize woman as flawless, beautiful objects. These type of societal norms can contribute to feelings of stigmatazion during health problems like pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic organ disorders. The undertone in our society is often “Do not talk about the sensitive pelvic health issues – just embody and exude the perfect body image of beauty”.

The 2‑D work Imagine presents an abstract, bulging form that evokes the reality of pelvic organ prolapse. Rendered in charcoal, its stark black‑and‑white palette underscores the condition’s physical weight while illuminating thethe vulnerability experienced by the women it represents.