A provocative, intensely psychological sculpture that confronts themes of bodily autonomy, containment, and systemic constraint. Hand-forged from unyielding sheet steel, the work replicates the intimate form of a traditional undergarment, transforming a site of profound somatic vulnerability into a rigid, impenetrable fortress. The metal's surface is heavily textured with dark heat patinas and raw industrial oxidations, lending it the weathered, solemn gravity of an excavated historical relic. Punctuated by a cluster of sharp, defensive metal spikes emerging from the lower axis, Chastity Belt serves as a fierce, minimalist interrogation of gendered boundaries, institutional control, and the severe armor required to protect the internal psyche.
Specifications:
Chastity Belt, 2024
Hand-forged steel and heat patina
11 x 7 inches
Price upon request