Iron Maiden
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
Media: Reflective denim, Canvas
Size: 12" x 12" x 15" (approximately)
The history of the midevil torture device, the Iron Maiden, has been distorted for centuries. I was inspired to draw parallels between its distorted legacy and the constructs of masculinity and stoicism. The unusual background of the Iron Maiden is expressed through the use of metallic denim and the form of the helmet, reminiscent of its imagery and folklore.
The deliberate imposition of scale, where the mask's size dominates over the subject, serves as a visual metaphor, highlighting the overpowering influence of societal expectations.