Bodies of Water explores the concept of hydrofeminism which proposes that women’s bodies are not contained forms, but aqueous and relational—continuously interacting with, shaped by, and ultimately returning to water.

This installation translates these ideas into a spatial and visual experience through 9 pairs of cyanotype prints on fabric—a process inherently dependent on water for development. Each image pairs a part of the human body with elements of water, shells, or aquatic life to echo or mirror one another—hair resembling river lines, skin mirroring water ripples, or bodily contours reflecting aquatic animals. The pieces are arranged in three layers allowing the translucent fabric material to overlap and create depth, movement, and shifting visual relationships as viewers move through the space. And behind the installation, there is a projected stopmotion which introduces audio, movement, and echo the flow of water.

Installation Size: 72 x 55 x 26 in