Photography
This selection of images are influenced by the fashion world and an avid consumption of fashion glossy magazines. Whilst adopting or aping a typical fashion pose, the artist regains control of the image by the use of her own mobile phone. A tool, which whilst potentially having its transgressive uses, enables the artist, to create self controlled images. This action is also the same physicality imposed when making paintings.In this project, self portraits, the image relies on the dynamic and constraints of the camera being that of arms length. Other self-imposed rules are little if any make up, natural light and a limited number of frames by which to get the most flattering portrait.
The images directly reference the discussion of ‘femaleness’ in an increasingly sexualized society obsessed with image, perfection and youth. The subject matter ranges from self- portraits to images with a feminine quality.
