Attack & Defend *

Attack & Defend *

An ongoing project about my experience of body dysmorphia, and always aiming for full life force, but needing to defend against incoming attacks to my confidence and self-perception.

Inspired by
Wanting to find a way to express BDD in a visual form, while also experiencing DIY therapy from the creative process.

Started in
2019+

Dressing for Joy

*

Dressing for Joy *

It’s about wearing what feels good, celebrating real bodies, enjoying second hand or well-worn clothes with a story, autistic joy and sensory comfort.

Inspired by
My approach to dressing that I use in my DIY mental health toolkit to deal with BDD. I wanted to put a name to the approach to help to formalise it, and embed it in my everyday.

Started in
I had the idea and commissioned a logo around 2012. I’ve photographed friends in their joyful outfits. More to be added here soon.