KILLING KITTENS
Every society, sexual revolutions notwithstanding, has its own version of regulating its members’ instincts and making them feel guilty or ashamed about their sexuality. While most of us now understand that God is not killing a kitten every time we masturbate, it is difficult to dismiss the guilt that is deeply embedded in many of us as a result of these myths and societal rules. In this body of work, the artist reflects on her experiences, combining cultural taboos that treat women’s sexuality as acts of transgression with a religious heritage that regards the body as innately impure and unworthy. The images and texts in this series are an exploration of the ways in which the artist and other women have individually reclaimed sex for their own pleasure. In spite of the insecurities of their collective psyche, from seeing themselves as perverse to struggling with image issues, these women recognize their sexuality as unique and independent of the presence of a partner.
