During the pandemic, I was mentally in a confusing place because my physical health had gotten to a place where it was out of my control. I finally had the time and space to focus on my eating disorder, and I had been able to relax and search for refuge in my home, specifically the bathroom. I have always used bathrooms as a safe okay and as a way to mentally gather myself. Now, the bathroom makes me think differently about my body because this where I have my weekly weigh-ins. Being in this specific space, I am forced to look at and examine my body since there are mirrors everywhere. This is heightened by bringing in a camera as the ultimate mirror. Merging the ideas off safety, refuge and vulnerability for this project, I can enter a new realm of reflection. I am using our previous and current time in isolation to focus on my body, eating habits, and mental health.
Ariana Rubin
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