'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.
