DRAG!

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Drag Objects! (2015-2019)
These visual artworks were presented as an exhibition made up of a series of masks and sculptures along with a suite of portraits presented for examination as part of undertaking a PhD. My thesis explores the Carnival Drag Grotesque.

Photos: Courtesy of the artist

Cycladic Queen (2018)
Paper, card, timber frame, unique glitter mix (plastic)
120 x 70 x 20 cm

Manhole Cover (2018)
Paper mâché, Swarovski crystals
13 x 16 x 3 cm
Beadwork: Sonia Wannous

Death of Åse (2019)
Foam, paint, glitter, teeth, synthetic hair, fibreglass, Swarovski crystals, found stand
180 x 50 x 30 cm

Feminine Aura (2018)
Composite disc, unique glitter mix (glass and plastic), painted bronze mask with glitter flecks
70 x 70 x 15 cm

Feminine Aura (2018) detail
Composite disc, unique glitter mix (glass and plastic), painted bronze mask with glitter flecks
70 x 70 x 15 cm

Self Portrait (2018)
Pigment print on rag paper
40 x 50 cm

Marsha (2015-19)
Glass, plastic, plastic nails, nail polish, glitter, superglue

Lola (1990-2019)
Glass, plastic, nails, teeth

Sylvia (2015-19)
Glass, plastic, plastic nails

Each 26 x 5 x 5 cm

Au Vagîne (2019)
Plastic, 18ct gold, glazed earthenware
50 x 13 x 3.5 cm

Sylvester Glamoratti (2019)
Spectacle frames, foam, Swarovski crystals

Harry Casablanca (2019)
Spectacle frames, foam, Swarovski crystals
Each 8 x 18 x 18 cm

Beadwork: Sonia Wannous

She’s a Lady (2018)
Paper mâché, latex, mirror, imitation gold leaf, glitter flecks, mannequin stand, fibreglass tubing, plastic beads, Swarovski crystals, found glass, paint
200 x 50 x 50 cm

Beadwork: Sonia Wannous

Girl Show : Clean Dirty (2018)
Unglazed earthenware
50 x 50 x 80 cm

Girl Show : Clean Dirty (2018) detail
Unglazed earthenware
50 x 50 x 80 cm