Digital culture is constantly altering the definition of what it means to be a “beautiful” woman, with the worshipping and glorification of the proper thigh gap, hipbone protrusion, exaggerated collarbone, etc. The female body is relentlessly being mutilated through digital software and, as a result, the female psyche is being attacked. This can become quite destructive to an individual’s identity and self-worth. Through the practice of digitally manipulating the female physique, women are being demeaned as purely sexual objects where her genitalia is more cherished than her intellect and contributions to society. A Broken Conversation with Superficial Action remarks on the constant mask that women must put on while out in public. Be it physical with cosmetic products or creating an emotional shield to prevent unwanted attention. The color blue is seen throughout the video because blue represents the idea of security and serenity.
A Broken Conversation with Superficial Action
2016 Single-channel digital video (05:31, color, sound)