I am interested in the gothic identity and the representation of women. My work takes great inspiration from Pre-Raphaelite work, Romanticism, and Surrealism.
Many traditional gothic and Victorian works contain a damsel in distress that has quite misogynistic undertones. I aim to critique the representation of women by replacing the ‘damsel in distress’ with an uncanny balloon motif.
The balloon motif is a representation of myself, containing my facial features and makeup style. The balloon is also a means of de-sexualisation as it removes all curves of the female body.
I explore these themes with a variety of mediums such as photography, painting, and installation. Over the years, I have created a range of different series such as cramming the balloon in tight spaces to explore the concept of not fitting in or taking from famous gothic paintings such as ‘The Nightmare’ by Henry Fuseli.
CV:
Education
University of Salford
Bachelor's Degree - First Class
Fine Arts
2023 - 2026
Exhibitions
Stockport Open, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Stockport, 2026
Women in Visual Arts (In her colours) - Manchester Central Library, 2026
Nice one at the club, Nice1mcr, The Carlton Club, Whalley Range, 2026
BA Hons Fine Arts Degree Show, University of Salford, 2026
Film Festival - Sweetface MCR, Cafe Blah, Withington, 2026
International Women's Day, University of Salford, 2026
Shenanigans in the Shed (Rebel with a cause), A4 Studios, Altrincham, 2026
West Art collective (Immortal), Antwerp Mansion, Rusholme, 2025
Langworthy Cornerstone (Art fair), Holy Family Primary School, Salford, 2025
Women in Visual Arts (Her story), New Adelphi Atrium, University of Salford, 2025
Omnipotence of Dream, New Adelphi Atrium, University of Salford, 2025
20:20 Print Exchange, Hot Bed Press, Salford, 2024
Fete of Britian, Aviva Studios, Manchester, 2024