We live in a world where women and girls are told that the most important thing they can be is beautiful. Then they are bombarded with images that portray an extremely narrow criteria for beauty. Anyone who falls outside these prescribed requirments due to age, size, race, gender diversity, or disability is not only expected to feel ashamed of their appearance but is also disadvantaged in many areas of their life such as employment, relationships, and even in the legal system (people who are considered 'beautiful' are much less likely to be found guilty of a crime in a court of law). Human Consumption explores society’s obsession with female beauty and the resulting psychological and physical toll on women. The images aim to challenge, unsettle, and provoke the viewer prompting them to explore their own biases. The work continues the feminist critique of objectification and, by confronting the many toxic narratives surrounding women’s bodies, seeks to empower women to reclaim control of their image and identity, encouraging a deeper understanding of the complexities of femininity and womanhood.
Beauty Sick. Model: Karen (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Human Consumption (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Shaved Pussy (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Scarophobia. Model: Sarah. (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Corseted. Model: Giao (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Hairy Venus. Model: Sarah (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Do I Measure Up? Model: Koreen (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Divisive. Model: Giao (© Kathy Servian 2024)
Grief. Model: Kathy (© Kathy Servian 2024)
