We have been asked to collaborate with a professor of evolutionary biology on a scientific paper about the morphological differences in human vaginal anatomy. This highlights how vital it can be for the arts and sciences to work together in research areas that would otherwise be hard to progress.
These curious casts are taken from inside the vaginas of interested volunteers. The process to create a continuous cast from inside to outside is very difficult and complex and has never been accomplished before, marking a first in the history of arts and humanities. After consulting with medical professionals, we created our own equipment and developed a unique process using the same, safe material dentists use to mould inside the mouth.
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Like The Great Wall of Vagina these sculptures are educational, sensational and beautiful with a strong social purpose. Many women have expressed shame about their labia and vulvas based on limited comparisons of themselves with porn actresses or unkind, even throwaway comments from lovers. But it was a surprise to learn how many have been shamed about their vaginas, being accused of being too loose or too small and therefore not turned on. We’ve heard horrible stories. Just as the vulva castings have educated generations of women, easing genital anxiety and erasing shame, these vagina casts have the same affect. They demonstrate the huge variety not just outside but inside our bodies and how, when in comes to vaginas, one size does not fit all.
Whereas penises are on show, vaginas are hidden from sight, hence we have made the invisible visible, using beautiful lead crystal glass casts to convey that this represents a space, rather then a solid. The vagina is a potential space, moulding itself to whatever enters, in this case, the casting material. We are curious beings by nature and this work seeks to satisfy that curiosity – what exactly is hidden within? Similar to our Vulva Panels these pieces may be bought individually or as a collection.
If you would like a cast of your own vagina please email for more information.
We are still casting people for this ongoing project. Please see the models page if you would like to know more about being included any of Jamie’s work…
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