Fragmented Desire I

The Fragmented Desire series examines how Christian ideals of femininity continue to shape contemporary Western society, focusing on the enduring dichotomy of the Madonna-Whore complex. The work explores the tensions between actual and idealized sexuality, women’s biological functions, and the persistent ideal of the pure, virginal mother. By presenting these contrasts, the series brings to the surface the conflict between traditional and modern perceptions of female identity.

Incorporating medical imagery such as X-rays, ultrasounds, and mammograms, the work highlights the juxtaposition between scientific understandings of the female body and the religious and cultural beliefs that still influence gender roles. These medicalized representations of women’s bodies are not only visual motifs but also critical commentaries on the standardization and control of women’s biological processes, particularly in relation to reproduction. Through these elements, the series questions the boundaries between the scientific, the personal, and the societal pressures that shape female identity today.