Boob Tube

Installation: Freestanding closet, bras, panties, magazine ads, beauty products; Video: Segments of commercials for women's health and beauty products

Installation: 5' x 7' x 7'; Video: 4 min

December, 2002


One of my most successful feminist pieces, Boob Tube puts a spotlight on the messages from advertisers that women hear every day that lead to bad body image. By replaying bits of commercials saying things like, "Are you confident?" and "Trust them," I made people realize how the media shapes our self-image and our lives.

 

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