no bread, all roses

2024

A multimedia satirical exploration of aesthetic labor.

Despite the time, money, and specialized skills that go into the habitual upkeep or alteration of one’s appearance, aesthetic labor is societally unrecognized as a form of labor. Rather, aesthetic labor is mystified, particularly by the beauty industry, as a fun, easy, and expressive activity for women. Installed in Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University.

Photos by Ellie Woytek

Multimedia Installation
Custom 2-Way Mirror Video Frame + Peg Board Wall Designed and Fabricated by Avrie