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This installation is a raw exploration of the visible and invisible wounds carried within, arising from a fraught relationship with the body. By repurposing used food containers—hand-washed, broken, scorched, and meticulously sutured back together—the piece embodies the physical and emotional toll of living with an eating disorder. Each object is imbued with significance, tracing a pattern of pain and resilience, mirroring the map of self-harm scars on my own body.
Scarred confronts the unspoken struggles and intimate battles with self-image. In mapping these scars for others to see, there’s a reclamation of narrative—a transformation of shame into pride and hurt into a testament of survival. The work invites viewers to witness the beauty in vulnerability, challenging societal perceptions of imperfection and inspiring empathy for the wounds we all carry, whether seen or unseen.
Scarred
2017. 96 X 115 X 3” USED SALAD CUPS, THREAD
A visual statement addressing the controversial topic of eating disorders in today’s society, as well as the internal and external damage they cause.
The deliberate process of single-handedly washing each cup emphasized the importance of the material itself and my choice subject matter. The layout and pattern of the liner lines on the wall replicate an exact map of the self-harm scars residing on my own thighs. ‘Relinquishing all control to the unchangeable pattern marking my skin, I embraced my vulnerability as I allowed my biggest insecurity to dictate the success and vitality of the piece, both aesthetically and functionally.'
"I mapped out my scars for the world to see and for the first time, they were called 'beautiful.' And in that moment, my legs no longer made me ashamed, but rather proud of the story they told."