Regulated Femininity
How we navigate our bodies and the expectations of others
The figure is a body in dialogue with the invisible codes that govern how we are seen. It navigates these systems without being consumed, using dress and gesture not for subjugation, but for self-expression. This practice of self-possession is a form of inert lust—a way of holding onto a core of un-moved being in a world demanding performance.
The purpose of presentation is not to deceive, but to reveal a facet of truth. This reflection on adornment also points toward vanities-vein, finding freedom in the quiet rebellion of authentic expression, speaking a language that is learned, chosen, and infinitely personal.