What inspired you to create Puss Parade? What is your message?
When I was teenager (and even now) I struggled a lot with body image issues, like many of us do. Constantly comparing myself to others and equating that to my own worth. I was even told many years later that I wouldn’t be successful if I was overweight.
It was out of this that PUSS PARADE was birthed. I wanted to create art that said F#CK your standards of what is beautiful. What makes us beautiful is how different we are. We need to embrace ALL our body parts and not feel uncomfortable to own our own power.
Love your genitals! People get so uncomfortable when you discuss breasts, vaginas, nipples or even a penis when really we shouldn’t be. Our genitals don’t define who we are, yet the subject is taboo and it shouldn’t be. Be who ever you want to be and OWN IT!
What is one of your personal favourite creations?
I will always remember the first PUSS I ever made. It was for friends of mine back home in Australia. They had a collection of vagina soap and art and I wanted to create a large PUSS for their mantle. To this say she stands mighty and with a full bush in their living room. You never forget your first PUSS.
During these interesting times, what keeps you inspired?
Peoples stories inspire me. There are so many fabulous people talking about these issues and their bodies and creating a safe where these discussions can be had.
Tell us one random fact about Puss Parade.
One of the biggest inspirations for PUSS PARADE comes from the MONA Museum in Hobart, Tasmania.
I don’t think I can say what its full title is but it’s called “C*%ts… and other conversations” by Greg Taylor. Basically a walls of clay vaginas that is very confronting and pretty powerful. No two were the same.
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