Catherine's+Prosthetic

This piece illustrates one of the most popular social issues in our world. I juxtaposed fairytale and tragedy in materials and form. The female wearer must hold the piece while standing on a stool or other narrow platform. The weight, color, and size are all relevant to the imagery of female submission. I created a vertical structure with PVC piping, wire, and wire meshing. The entirety of the piece was then covered with plaster gauze, and a combination of ribbon and chain was integrated by reapplying wet plaster to the form. A rough and uneven texture was accomplished with the use of a //sureform// tool and the natural cracking of the plaster. My overall goal with this piece was to elicit questions regarding typical feminine roles, sexism, and the struggles included in those subjects. I felt that there was a strong correlation between the visuals of the //Rapunzel// fairytale and the controversial interpretations of femininity.