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2017. 96 X 115 X 3”. USED SALAD CUPS, THREAD.
Through its symbolic processes, this installation references the external and internal pain that manifests from hatred of one’s body. Incorporating used food dishes, hand washed, broken, scorched, then sutured back together, the work directly references the effects of living with an eating disorder. These objects are infused even further as they trickle across a pattern of linear marks created from an exact map of the self-harm scars residing on my own thighs. 'Scarred' reflects on the pain and hurt that cannot always be seen.
“I mapped out my scars for the world to see, and for the first time, they were called beautiful. And at that moment, my legs did not make me ashamed, but rather proud of the story they told.”
Scarred
2017. 96 X 115 X 3” USED SALAD CUPS, THREAD
A visual statement addressing the controversial topic of eating disorders in today’s society, as well as the internal and external damage they cause.
The deliberate process of single-handedly washing each cup emphasized the importance of the material itself and my choice subject matter. The layout and pattern of the liner lines on the wall replicate an exact map of the self-harm scars residing on my own thighs. ‘Relinquishing all control to the unchangeable pattern marking my skin, I embraced my vulnerability as I allowed my biggest insecurity to dictate the success and vitality of the piece, both aesthetically and functionally.'
"I mapped out my scars for the world to see and for the first time, they were called 'beautiful.' And in that moment, my legs no longer made me ashamed, but rather proud of the story they told."