I plan to explore the ideas of the female figure, feminism, myself and friends, the girl gaze, male gaze, beauty standards, weight, insecurities due to social media, the body, cosmetic surgery.

I hope to find out more about these subjects by researching on the web and looking at social media posts. Looking up artists that have explored these themes for themselves. I could also find books and articles relating to those subjects.

I will research other people’s opinions and thoughts on these subjects, such as my friends. I will also be looking at some of the feminist links on a pablet created by Richard Walker.

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I intend to photograph my own body as well as use self-portraits. Getting images of my friend. Maybe using underwear and bras. And perhaps photographing mannequins and the lingerie department in shops.

I’m planning on looking at woman’s magazines, fashion magazines, lingerie catalogues, catwalk shows, valentine’s day adverts. As well as perhaps getting some objects to use visually. Such as clothing, underwear, mannequins, barbie dolls.

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I’m hoping to experiment with all 2D mediums such as mixed media, drawing (ink, charcoal, pencil), painting (oil, acrylic, watercolour), textiles (embroidery), printmaking, collage. And also, try doing mixed media processes.

I plan to explore a range of different processes and techniques, such as a more abstract feel to work and perhaps sticking to a realistic piece of work.

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I will be looking into contemporary artists such as Judy Chicago, Sarah Lucas, Jenny Saville, Shona McAndrews and maybe Orlan. As I think they all have relevant to my theme options. But not necessarily my process and techniques. I will need to explore more to find other artists that I think can relate to my own practices and processes.