The women were invited to the
salon I had created, with soothing colours, scents and music to generate a
peaceful atmosphere. They were able to
see the finished product of their body part and to have another body cast in
order for me to get some effective photographs of the body casting process.
This is presented on a screen in the waiting area of the salon.
The women suggested the second cast felt like
a natural experience, as though they were visiting the salon for a normal
beauty treatment.
Each individual was completely shocked that it was
part of their body displayed in the salon, stating how they could not believe
the outcome of the final product. When comparing the photographs of themselves
to the finished sculpture, they had realised their whole perception had changed
when looking at their body from a different perspective. Not only had the
outcome of the sculptures been successful, but each of them thoroughly enjoyed
the casting process as it had been a therapeutic and relaxing experience, where
their confidence has increased in relation to their specific body part.
Despite my work involving skill, it has been more
about the concept and how I socially engage with the individuals, how I have
conversed with them and made them feel at ease. I feel my ideas are evident
within my work and I have followed my stated intentions of my proposal which
has worked effectively in order for me to help women feel more positive about
their body. Social engagement will always be a big part of my practice as I
thoroughly enjoy interacting with participants within my work.
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