Libby Wauson
To understand my art, you must first free yourself of preconceived ideologies associated with what art should be. Influenced by feminist artists such as Sarah Lucas, Stephanie Sarley and Carole Schneemann, I curate sculptures of feminine features such as breasts and busts. Most recently, I have thrived in making these by experimenting with unconventional materials: balloons, tights, expanding foam, makeup, hot glue and rhinestones. These featured works of hanging orbs with hair follicles, showcase disturbing interpretations of the female nude. Evoking unease, disgust, yet interest within my audience.
Consequently, my work becomes subjective to challenge traditional Western depictions of the female form due to their grotesque and uneasy appearance. My work is a useful addition to contemporary art as it allows an insight of how traditional western depictions and contemporary feminist perspectives of the female nude has influenced a modern artist.