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The Covid Maid
What if he became ill and couldn't do the dishes...
This figure is sculpted from flesh and bone and covered in birthmarks, scars and body hair.
She was further sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started life, as an embryo about 40 years ago. Not long after the relationship between her parents was built. She didn’t grow to a great height; she sometimes stole the light and her days at home were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the sink, not a perfect location for creating a photograph.
The trunk is unmeasured in diameter, it’s not very slim. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into the kitchen sink. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her diving away from the sink.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The structure of the figure may be compromised by the surrounding pots, so is trying to free herself from the kitchen sink.
I have researched hairstyles occasionally.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My husband for the kitchen sink
My kids for the endless crockery
M&S for the scaffolding
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
She was further sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started life, as an embryo about 40 years ago. Not long after the relationship between her parents was built. She didn’t grow to a great height; she sometimes stole the light and her days at home were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the sink, not a perfect location for creating a photograph.
The trunk is unmeasured in diameter, it’s not very slim. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into the kitchen sink. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her diving away from the sink.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The structure of the figure may be compromised by the surrounding pots, so is trying to free herself from the kitchen sink.
I have researched hairstyles occasionally.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My husband for the kitchen sink
My kids for the endless crockery
M&S for the scaffolding
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
Knock Knock
This figure was sculpted from a desire to feel clean and is covered in water
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started washing herself. Not long after cleaning the bathroom.
She knew that it would become messy again, hoped for the light to be fixed and that the extractor fans days were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the tiles, the location of the photograph is inside.
The trunk is thick in diameter, it neither shrinks nor expands in water. This does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure diving into a bath. We don’t have a bath.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The action of showering may be compromised by the inaction of removal of the top prior to entering the water.
Hairstyle is a wet look of the usual previous style.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
I also recorded a short video.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
Severn Trent for the water services
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started washing herself. Not long after cleaning the bathroom.
She knew that it would become messy again, hoped for the light to be fixed and that the extractor fans days were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the tiles, the location of the photograph is inside.
The trunk is thick in diameter, it neither shrinks nor expands in water. This does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure diving into a bath. We don’t have a bath.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The action of showering may be compromised by the inaction of removal of the top prior to entering the water.
Hairstyle is a wet look of the usual previous style.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
I also recorded a short video.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
Severn Trent for the water services
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
I pegged the laundry...
This figure is sculpted from daily chores and is often covered in loads of laundry.
Laundry seemed to increase in The Time of Covid.
She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started cleaning clothes and housewares almost 30 years ago. Not long after stereotypical construct was built into her.
Sometimes the laundry grows to a great height; she prefers to hang it in the light and sometimes leaves it hanging over night.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the washing, early today the sun is bright in the garden, perfect for a photograph.
The trunk is unmeasured in diameter, the arm span increases when carrying laundry.
This does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure hanging her top from the washing line. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her hanging herself from the washing line.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The removal of top from the figure may be compromised by all the washing, so she is trying to free herself from the constant chore.
Hairstyle remains similar to yesterday.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My husband for the washing line
My kids for the endless pile of clothes
A sports bra for the support
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
Laundry seemed to increase in The Time of Covid.
She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started cleaning clothes and housewares almost 30 years ago. Not long after stereotypical construct was built into her.
Sometimes the laundry grows to a great height; she prefers to hang it in the light and sometimes leaves it hanging over night.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the washing, early today the sun is bright in the garden, perfect for a photograph.
The trunk is unmeasured in diameter, the arm span increases when carrying laundry.
This does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure hanging her top from the washing line. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her hanging herself from the washing line.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The removal of top from the figure may be compromised by all the washing, so she is trying to free herself from the constant chore.
Hairstyle remains similar to yesterday.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My husband for the washing line
My kids for the endless pile of clothes
A sports bra for the support
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
I'm hungry mother!
This figure was sculpted from overeating and is covered in a layer of fat.
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started eating food about 40years ago. Not long after being breastfed by her mother.
She knew that it would be feeding time again soon, hoped for someone else to cook and that the minutes of peace before being asked, again ‘When’s dinner ready?’ were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets out of shot, behind the sink, as seen in Covid Maid I.
The trunk is thick in diameter, it has expanded during each lockdown. This still does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure ordering takeout. I wanted a figure with movement, so the vegetables, I began to carve.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The action of preparing food is not compromised by the sharpness of the knife, removal of the top may cause delays to dinner time.
Hairstyle is again similar to previously.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
A grocer for the supply of vegetables
My Dad for the T-shirt & pointed conversations on the female figure
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started eating food about 40years ago. Not long after being breastfed by her mother.
She knew that it would be feeding time again soon, hoped for someone else to cook and that the minutes of peace before being asked, again ‘When’s dinner ready?’ were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets out of shot, behind the sink, as seen in Covid Maid I.
The trunk is thick in diameter, it has expanded during each lockdown. This still does not limit the figures design.
I considered the figure ordering takeout. I wanted a figure with movement, so the vegetables, I began to carve.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
The action of preparing food is not compromised by the sharpness of the knife, removal of the top may cause delays to dinner time.
Hairstyle is again similar to previously.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
A grocer for the supply of vegetables
My Dad for the T-shirt & pointed conversations on the female figure
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
Vacuum!
This figure was sculpted from furlough and covered in dirt, dust and rubber gloves.
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure took a cleaning contract. Not long after losing income from a part time paid job and the loss of access to her art studio.
She knew that she could grow again, hoped for light and that the dark days were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the building, the location of the photograph is inside.
The trunk is thickened in diameter, with the addition of denim. This does not limit the figures design. Although sometimes it feels heavy.
I considered the figure diving into a vacuum. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her dancing with the vacuum.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of the body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
I realise that removal clothing may be compromised with the surrounding apparatus, yet she tries to free herself.
Hairstyle remains similar to original design.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My contractor for loan of the vacuum
A cheap sports bra manufacturer for the support
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
She was sculpted in The Time of Covid. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure took a cleaning contract. Not long after losing income from a part time paid job and the loss of access to her art studio.
She knew that she could grow again, hoped for light and that the dark days were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun sets behind the building, the location of the photograph is inside.
The trunk is thickened in diameter, with the addition of denim. This does not limit the figures design. Although sometimes it feels heavy.
I considered the figure diving into a vacuum. I wanted a figure with movement, so also considered her dancing with the vacuum.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Movement of the body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image.
I realise that removal clothing may be compromised with the surrounding apparatus, yet she tries to free herself.
Hairstyle remains similar to original design.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the time of Covid:
My contractor for loan of the vacuum
A cheap sports bra manufacturer for the support
Artists for advice and encouragement and enthusiasm
Sweet dreams baby
This figure is sculpted from sleep deprivation and covered with a small child.
She was sculpted in ‘The Time of Covid’. She does not symbolise the women of the world.
The figure started life as a mother about 17 years ago, not long after conception of her first son. It has grown and shrunk through 6 pregnancies bringing light. And some with days that were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun set long ago.
The trunk is thickened, wrapped with limbs. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into bed. I limited this figures movement, as bedtime was already a challenge.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Slight movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image. Bedtime took a long time.
I realised that bedtime would be compromised if I removed my top, so here I am freeing myself from the final moments of the long day.
This tired figure did not research hairstyles. Here it falls naturally.
Once I had framed the shape and limited the movement, I took the photograph. The figure is covered in love for the smaller figure and will protect her from anything.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the Time of Covid:
My children, all of them
She was sculpted in ‘The Time of Covid’. She does not symbolise the women of the world.
The figure started life as a mother about 17 years ago, not long after conception of her first son. It has grown and shrunk through 6 pregnancies bringing light. And some with days that were numbered.
I want to honour the figure, with its original trunk.
The sun set long ago.
The trunk is thickened, wrapped with limbs. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into bed. I limited this figures movement, as bedtime was already a challenge.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Slight movement of my body and arms may or may not be appreciated in a static image. Bedtime took a long time.
I realised that bedtime would be compromised if I removed my top, so here I am freeing myself from the final moments of the long day.
This tired figure did not research hairstyles. Here it falls naturally.
Once I had framed the shape and limited the movement, I took the photograph. The figure is covered in love for the smaller figure and will protect her from anything.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the Time of Covid:
My children, all of them
Books!
This figure is sculpted from knowledge and covered in hope.
She was sculpted in ‘The Time of Covid’. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started reading about female artists about 30 years ago, not long after realising that we can stand in our own light and hoped that days of misogyny were numbered.
I want to honour the tree, with its original trunk.
The sun continues to set on an unbalanced world.
The trunk continues to grow with knowledge and experience. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into ignorance. The figure is already immersed in movement, such as The Feminist Movement and its challenges.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Continuation of the movement may or may not be appreciated. It is taking a long time.
I realised that the figure would be compromised if she remained silent. So here she is trying to free herself from the patriarchy.
Hairstyle remains like original design.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the Time of Covid:
Those who own or run bookshops and libraries
Educators
Feminists
Artists for their enthusiasm and encouragement
She was sculpted in ‘The Time of Covid’. She does not symbolise women of the world.
This figure started reading about female artists about 30 years ago, not long after realising that we can stand in our own light and hoped that days of misogyny were numbered.
I want to honour the tree, with its original trunk.
The sun continues to set on an unbalanced world.
The trunk continues to grow with knowledge and experience. This does not limit the figures design.
At first, I considered the figure diving into ignorance. The figure is already immersed in movement, such as The Feminist Movement and its challenges.
Using local art research of how women of the world are during covid times, prompted the idea of Standing with arms above my head taking off my t-shirt.
I did not have to use any design programme, as the figure is already in proportion. Continuation of the movement may or may not be appreciated. It is taking a long time.
I realised that the figure would be compromised if she remained silent. So here she is trying to free herself from the patriarchy.
Hairstyle remains like original design.
Once I had framed the shape and movement, I took the photograph.
Thanks to people who helped me to achieve this piece during the Time of Covid:
Those who own or run bookshops and libraries
Educators
Feminists
Artists for their enthusiasm and encouragement
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