The Sickness of Beauty

The Sickness of Beauty

“Sickness of Beauty” installation for the SICK mental health Exhibition 2017

A UK size 0 gold female mannequin sculpture adorned with an evening gown that questions and challenges the unrealistic beauty and body image ideals projected throughout the fashion industry leading to eating disorders…to open up the dialogue of disparity between the perceptions and expectations of beauty to the actuality.
Medium
6ft Sculpture- plaster, gold paint and gold leaf
Black silk tulle, black embroidered and beaded lace,
Swarovski Crystals and beads