raging
by Sarah Oglesby and Grace Wilkinson
Raging! is a photography project that sticks two fingers up to women+ being seen and not heard. This vibrant, punchy and ironic commentary on societal expectation establishes a space where women+ can be loud, outrageous and angry about the things that affect us on a daily basis. Women+ like they’ve never been seen before, or maybe they have but they were just ‘hormonal’.
Why? When’s the last time you got angry and let the world hear it? We have been expected to take the crap, grin and bear it for too long. We are frustrated, and that’s ok. Raging! explores real 21st century experiences of femininity; here, anger is welcome in every form.Like messiness and perfectionism spent a steamy night together in a well li studio.
Our Community: The development of our first project has allowed us to build a community where difference is embraced and emotion is power. We are so grateful for their openness, support, honesty and beauty as it has allowed us to create this heartfelt tribute to the women+ that we are, thewomen+ that came before us and the ones that will come after.
Wo-man band What do feminists do in their spare time? Sharpen their kitchen knives preparing to bring an end to the male population. Contrary to my ex boyfriend’s beliefs, the only thing that feminism seeks to end are outdated gender roles and the idea that women come out of the womb knowing how to make a decent pie. Whether you're a 21st century housewife, matriarch, pay bills, a single mum, student, run an empire, all of the above or even just get out of bed in the morning, you’re doing great.
My Blood Runs Red My blood runs red and it’s all over my best knickers. The first advertisement for period products with blood that was actually red aired as recently as 2017. Taboos around the presentation of feminine intimacy relating to periods and shaving are again linked to societal expectations of body image firmly rooted within the male gaze. This image aims to challenge these taboos and showcase that upkeeping these unrealistic standards is nothing but overwhelming.
