Beach body politics revolves around societal pressures that dictate how women should look in order to be deemed "acceptable" or "desirable," often linked to wearing a bikini. These expectations are rooted in narrow standards of beauty that prioritize a slim, toned physique, reinforcing the idea that a woman's worth is tied to her appearance. This concept has been criticized for promoting body shaming, creating unrealistic beauty ideals, and ignoring the diversity of women's bodies. This is a series of work i about being unapologetically confident; women happy in their skin and enjoying life
Carole
machine stitching, hand stitching, collage
30cm x 41cm
2025
Suzanne
machine stitching, hand stitching, collage
30cm x 41cm
2025