Skewed

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.

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