New works in progress

This term is becoming very hectic and time is starting to run out, I'm currently working on sculptural based pieces using cement and bronze. I began exploring the West's murder case, looking closely at Rose West and the sexual abuse that victims suffered at her fate. Over the past few months thorough research has developed using books, newspaper articles and the ITV drama 'Appropriate Adult.' I've become fascinated with this case due to the psychological and mental tendencies that accumulated over a long period of time among Fred and Rose West. The case is a strong focal point within my practice at the moment and will be for some time.

Plaster six piece mould of a double mattress that has been layered with cement fondue

Plaster chipped from the cement to reveal the mattress inside

 

The detail is slowly revealed with a clear sign of movement and fabric texture

 

 

Bones situated within concrete pieces set on glass

 

'Bad Girls'

My interest in memory, focusing particularly on loss, enables me to explore sensitive and delicate subjects. Crime and murder have become a focal point within my practice, and I have become particularly interested in and curious about British female serial killers. Within each photograph I transform myself into Myra Hindley, Mary Bell, Rose West, Beverly Allitt and Maxine Carr. The series of photographs involves impersonating these infamous women creating the iconic and well known mug shot after the conviction of their horrific crimes. All of these women have been involved in, or committed, murder which has resulted in them taking the lives of vulnerable children. The element of innocence and youth of the victims can become a visual struggle at times due to the emotional and psychological involvement within the work. I aim to engage and confront the viewer through the challenging nature of the topic, and to subvert the stereotypical representation of femaleness in our society. 




 

Myra

 

 



Mary

 

 



 

Rose

 

 

 

 

 

Beverly

 

 

 

 

Maxine

Myra

Photographs inspired by the mug shot of Myra Hindley during the Moors Murders case. The original image is in black and white but there are a few examples of experimentation using colour inspired by the Marilyn Monroe prints by Andy Warhol.

Mug shot side view

Mug shot front view