ttaemiri skin 2023 reflects on the complex relationship between beauty rituals and personal pain. By deconstructing and stretching exfoliating mitts—objects tied to the pursuit of fairness—the work transforms familiar tools into raw, evocative forms. Layers of trauma and resilience emerge, inviting contemplation of the tension between societal expectations, self-perception, and acts of renewal.
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