The process started with a study of the photographic work Venus by Harpa Þórsdóttir, which revolves around distorted women's stereotypes and body image.

I drew inspiration from the shadows and surreal forms that characterize the photographic work With the work in mind, I began to study my own body and what distorted ideas about women's bodies have shaped my view of me.

I decided to work with leather in the line and began to formulate shapes that I found interesting to my own body The line shows sculpture and irregular shapes joining bodies and consequently showing the new shape of the body.

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The process started with reaserching the project “Venus” by Harpa Þórsdóttir which focuses on the twisted beauty standards towards women.

I drew inspiration from the shadows and surreal properties that are the main focus of the artwork. Keeping the project in mind I started reaserching my own body and what twisted beauty standards towards women have molded my perception of my own body.

I decided to work with leather in my project and started creating shapes that interested me based on my own body. My work shows sculptures and irregular shapes fuse with a body and therefore creating a new bodily shape.

Photographer: Harpa Mjöll Þórsdóttir
Model: Anna Líf & Hildigunnur