Pink Couch – Nudity Throughout

Performance | Objectified: Pink Couch

Original was uploaded on 2019-11-15

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ARTIST STATEMENT ON OBJECTIFIED:
“Do the living spaces that surround us own us or do we own them? My Objectified series poses these questions and allows viewers to come up with answers by creating a conversation within the self. What is all this stuff in my living space and why do I choose these material items? There seems to be a sort of cohesive relationship built between animate and inanimate objects in the home. We want to entice you to explore four powerful examples of common living spaces that will come alive through human models fashioned with body paint.

About 14 years ago, I was accused by a conservative friend of objectifying women in my artwork. Since I collaborate with consenting (often enthusiastic) models & performers, I laughed and thought I’d delve deeper into the phrase “Objectified” and the domestic expectations that were being placed on me, questioning consumerism and identity. Now, at nearly 40 and having grown past many of these societal pressures, I revisit this series within the context of our current political climate to examine the historical female nude within the context of art history, issues of consent, laws that remove the freedom of choice women have over their own bodies, and social media censorship.” – Trina Merry

www.trinamerry.com

This artistic performance features nude performers with elaborate body paint in grays and pinks, posed dramatically around a pink velvet couch. The central figure strikes provocative poses like kneeling and crawling, emphasizing themes of objectification. Surrounding figures in painted or minimal attire hold props such as flowers and cakes, creating a surreal tableau.