Beauty within darkness

Abstract

This work explores the tension between intimacy and control within relationship dynamics, highlighting how boundaries of consent blur behind closed doors. Influenced by Pixy Liao, Sally Mann, and Katie Shapiro, I engage with themes of power and vulnerability through layered visual narratives. Using clear adhesive paper on plexiglass and constructing wooden frames to layer multiple images, I create subtle shadows that mirror the emotional complexity embedded within these relationships. The installation is designed to shift the viewer’s perspective, emphasizing the nuanced and often unseen dynamic within intimate spaces. This work aims to spark critical dialogue and reflection. Moving forward, I aspire to continue creating conceptually driven work and establish a collaborative studio space to nurture artistic community.