As I wanted to explore other materials throughout this module, I decided to use photography only as development work and experiment with body casting to create my final outcome.
Three out of the seven girls were comfortable taking part in a body casting process, having modrock plaster bandage cast the area they did not like.
A close relative also offered to take part, in total casting 6 different body parts from the individuals altogether.
The process took place at my home, being a comfortable environment and each cast took around an hour and a half to create as well as drying time.
Many of the girls explained it was a soothing and relaxing process and were happy to come back if they were needed again, some said it was therapeutic.
Whilst the casts were drying, myself and the subjects had another conversation of why they felt the way they did, each of them explaining reasons which were displayed in their previous survey.
After the casting process had finished, I allowed each of them to view their previous photographs oft their bodies, seeing themselves in a different perspective compared to looking in the mirror.
I asked them to write down what they thought of their bodies and how they saw themselves, wondering if they would think differently.
After the casting process had finished, I allowed each of them to view their previous photographs oft their bodies, seeing themselves in a different perspective compared to looking in the mirror.
I asked them to write down what they thought of their bodies and how they saw themselves, wondering if they would think differently.
They were also asked the same question after looking at their own body cast, some of them explaining they looked 'smaller' and 'thinner' to what they initially thought.
I was very pleased with these comments as I wanted the girls to see themselves in a positive light.
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