The way mainstream media represents body image and its meaning often displays an overly sexualized portrayal of femininity. Depriving femininity of any contextual substance, and assign it to a basic function of being a visual commodity for the public, is to reinsure perpetuation of one-sided, unequal, distorted constructs that do not offer any space or potential for further growth. These circumstances situate women in a comparative position between what is imposed as a normalized image of femininity, and who they truly are.

 

Preserve x 186 is a performative sculpture series responding to the control and objectification of women within public spheres. The work was executed through long-duration molding sessions of the artist’s body parts in public. By materializing the pain of remaining in one position, Yedidia reflects on the relentless objectification of women and the expectation of them to remain silent.