artist statement

Femininity and what it means to be a woman in today’s politically charged society are ideas that are constantly on my mind. Growing up as a plus-size girl in a world that commands young women to fit into the beauty standard, making art about myself was never a consideration; I did not think my fat body was beautiful enough to be an art piece. The media overwhelmingly chooses only to portray people who fit the standard of beauty. Within the art world, fat people are more likely to be represented in art in a way that is meant to highlight the grotesque.

I choose stereotypically feminine mediums such as glitter, beading, satin, lace, rhinestones, and the color pink, along with screen print, and airbrush acrylic, I focus on showcasing the beauty of the fat body. The use of these bold and shiny materials lures the viewer in, inviting them to look closer and consider the figures. Combining these pretty, feminine materials with a fat figure highlights the beauty of the bigger body, providing an argument to the viewer to reconsider the opinions ingrained in our society. I want my work to bring awareness to the variety of bigger bodies, and change opinions on the way people see them.

Laced‍ ‍ Silkscreen, Glitter 2025