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'Porn Collection' is an exploration manifested through a series of mixed-media and collage prints, extracted from vintage Hustler Pornography magazines.

Engaging in a dialogue between physical and digital manipulation techniques, Lauren delves into the complexities of societal     constructs surrounding the portrayal of women and the body within the realm of mainstream, androcentric pornography. Through her creative process, she obscures and reveals facets of these images, prompting an inquiry into the dichotomy of offense: does it lie within the raw  presentment of the female body or the act taking place?

In an act of reclamation, Lauren appropriates the imagery from magazines tailored to male consumption, reshaping, and deconstructing the narratives they perpetuate. By   abstracting the female form, she  challenges the false narrative of sexual liberation, emancipating it from the confines of male desire.

Central to the series is a recurring motif of distortion, re-iterating the palpable tension and  distress constantly ingrained within the portrayal of women in Western media. This tension mirrors the  broader discourse surrounding pornography, echoing the internal conflicts within feminist frameworks.  Through tight embroidery and detail, Lauren navigates the complex interplay of opposing perspectives,  inviting viewers to confront the multifaceted nature of contemporary feminist discourse.






p︎rn collection, 2023