Figurative Bust Skulpture(s)

 Sculpture 1#

                                                                    "A Constant Cry"

The first figurative bust, was created using "Air dry-clay", Multicolored "inks", "Modge-Podge", and the tears from "hot glue"

It is 4 inches tall with a slightly rounded bottom to fit the stump base

Sculpture 2#

                                                                 "Chained from Choice"

Made using "air-dry clay", multi-colored "inks", and coated in "Modge-Podge".

Its base is attached at its bottom also made with "clay" colored with "ink".

It also has a chain made entirely of "air-dry clay" and grey/white "ink"

                                                                      Close-up of chain:

Research images and links:

1: 

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/damien-hirst-uterus-sculptures-qatar-scli-intl/index.html

Damien Hirst "Uterus Skulpture" November, 19th 2018

2:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/10/arts/design/art-abortion-whitney-javits-museums-galleries.html

Frida Kahlo "El Aborto" 1936

Reflection Statement:

The sculptures titled  "A Constant Cry" and "Chained from Choice" are both intertwined and derive from the same meaning, women's reproductive rights. I wanted to highlight the emotional effect on women that the assigning of choices in reproductive healthcare has caused and showcase it in the idea that we are "chained" to having one choice rather than the multiple we yearn for.

Hence the inclusion of the clay chain to combine the two sculptures together. The stump base came from the idea of representing the woman's body and all its natural and raw aspects. the chain runs down this said "body" to the woman's uterus. I want to in the future dive more into this controversial subject and use it as an inspiration in my art to come.