Utilising elements of immersivity, surrealism, and abjection, Bean Worley asks whether it is possible to subvert the ‘male gaze’. Through the archetypal male spaces of a peep-show booth and hunting trophy room, Worley satirises the patriarchal systems which allow the regulation and commodification of feminine bodies. The expectation of these spaces is that other bodies are displayed for the viewership and enjoyment of men. They suggest connotations of ownership and power, and that bodies can be conquered and dissected for consumption. This echoes the sentiment of recent gender-based political tension which fostered a rise in the phrase ‘your body, my choice’.

Partially inspired by her experiences as a sexual assault survivor, Worley’s literal depictions of castration serve to strip masculinity of its grandiosity, allowing viewers to experience voyeurism simultaneously from both perspectives. This work is not about shock factor or meaningless absurdity, it is about holding men accountable for their behaviour.