Victoria Vettese
These images are two separate photographic series’ dealing with the female gaze using Shibari - the Japanese form of rope bondage - to explore this idea. Shibari is by its nature is erotic with its mix of pain and pleasure but is also has the potential to be meditative and empowering. The beauty lies in the juxtaposition: bare skin against rough rope, strength against exposure, a sense of calm against the knife-edge of risk. The Woman at the Baths: The model is bound yet communicates a sense of freedom and power. The presence of water adds to this idea of being free and expressive in contrast to the static poses and tightness of the rope. The Women Suspended: The concept is to encourage viewers to consider the objectification of women, violence against women, and by association, violence against animals. I hope the images also remind you of an old masters painting and communicate women’s strength, natural beauty and self-expression.
Jason Cairns • Jennifer Charlton • Jack Currie • Brian Duff • Ryan Fleming • Nadine Hammond • Lauren Kinnell • Tina Leahy • John Masson • Nicholas Millson • Donald Scarr • Mark Stevenson • Holly Stewart • Victoria Vettese • Jack Wedlock •
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