period piece collection
2022 - 2023
This collection of work marks the beginning of Jordan’s serious exploration into menstruation as the primary theme of her work. It combines symbols of opulence with the “disgustingness” of menstruation; what happens when luxurious objects like chandeliers are constructed from period products? Does the act of drinking wine become abject when it is out of a menstrual cup? Does the chandelier become a celebration/glorification of periods?
The intention of this body of work is to challenge the learnt idea of “uncleanliness” which is associated with periods and question why such an essential bodily process evokes so much fear, disgust and shame.
“Challenging menstrual taboos revalues the experience of menstruation by normalising it.” (Gottlieb, Alma in Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstrual Studies)
Cup Catalogue 2023 Photographic series
Fuckin' Period 2023 Marker & spray paint on MDF board Photographed by Warwick Gow
Drained 2023 Acrylic on paper Photographed by Warwick Gow
After Ana Mendieta, Body Tracks 1982 2023 Acrylic on Paper Photographed by Warwick Gow
Bleeding is a Luxury 2023 80 tampons, glass beads Photographed by Warwick Gow
Bleeding is a Luxury 2023 80 tampons, glass beads Photographed by Warwick Gow
Bleeding is a Luxury (detail) 2023 80 tampons, glass beads Photographed by Warwick Gow
Take a Sip 2023 Ceramic Photographed by Warwick Gow
Untitled 2022 Acrylic on MDF Photographed by Warwick Gow
After Kiki Smith, Train 1993 2023
After Kiki Smith, Train 1993 2023 Detail
Cosmic Bleed 2022 Edited photograph
Strawberry Jam 2022 Edited photograph
Overflow 2022 Photograph
Rinse Cycle
2023
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