Category Archives: Fashion Media Laboratory Unit

To explore femininity and flesh – disturbing traditional ideologies and media representations Make a commentary on beauty ideals Rebirth and cleansing rituals concept of the space and the character that occupies it to create an experimental fashion film depicting ‘coming … Continue reading →

I attended an exhibition a few years ago exploring the idea of pose in fashion and how the body is photographed. I found an article interviewing the curators, giving an insight into what informed their practice. https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/posturing-exhibition-holly-hay-and-shonagh-marshall-interview?fbclid=IwAR3-EPtWh-9zwzgXMUQeUwROJhBrxXQVXyIPb0V6LhE2TdTJin3yFseX1pc Co-curators Shonagh Marshall … Continue reading →

Carrying on from thinking about pole dancing / stripping I was reminded of Rihanna’s video for Pour It Up which features pole dancers and strip clubs. The styling is powerful; mixing traditional fetish styles of latex, fishnets and g-strings with … Continue reading →

I’ve been in touch with a pole dancer as I want to create a dramatised film featuring a pole dancer. Today she allowed me to come and watch her practice and below are some screenshots from the footage I captured. … Continue reading →

At this stage, the concept of my film is strong and I feel confident I have established my aesthetic. I have been in contact with a fashion designer who is going to lend her garments for the shoot. The Designer … Continue reading →

This book has been an absolute pleasure to read, I read it whilst at my residency and it made it all the more special to do so inside a Victorian swimming pool. It is the only book I have read … Continue reading →

The Exit polls have just been announced. I’m devastated, this feels like the beginning of the end. My partner and I looked at each other across the room as the News Alert sounded, a second of silence and bated breath … Continue reading →

Last night I attended the Birmingham Royal Ballet performance of Sir Peter Wright’s ‘The Nutcracker’, I was so mesmerised and inspired. Not only was the performative aspect so enthralling, the costume and set design really inspired me. I am very … Continue reading →

Watching adults of all ages and ethnicities work out in the pool reminded me of the inner child and playful aspect of my art.