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Ectoplasm, 2017.
Series of 35mm Performative Self-Portraits.
Following a lecture by Grace A. Williams, I developed an interest in the history of seances and mediumship. I then began to research into famous mediums, such as Eva Carriere, most of whom received their fame after accusations of being fraudulent. One thing in particular that interested me about the history of mediumship was that mediums were said to produce 'ectoplasm', a silky like substance that appeared from their orifices whilst contacting the dead. The ectoplasm was said to sometimes have images of those they were contacted printed on the substance. Following research into the suppression of women and the sexual inclination of mediums, I produced this series, mainly inspired by the relationship and work of Eva Carriere and Juliet Bisson.
Ectoplasm, 2017.
Series of 35mm Performative Self-Portraits.
Following a lecture by Grace A. Williams, I developed an interest in the history of seances and mediumship. I then began to research into famous mediums, such as Eva Carriere, most of whom received their fame after accusations of being fraudulent. One thing in particular that interested me about the history of mediumship was that mediums were said to produce 'ectoplasm', a silky like substance that appeared from their orifices whilst contacting the dead. The ectoplasm was said to sometimes have images of those they were contacted printed on the substance. Following research into the suppression of women and the sexual inclination of mediums, I produced this series, mainly inspired by the relationship and work of Eva Carriere and Juliet Bisson.