CONSTRAINTS

A full-scale sculptural response to the pressures placed on the 21st-century woman.

This piece examines a woman severely restricted by modern society forced to conform to external expectations in order to feel beautiful, accepted, appreciated and loved. Hidden behind make-up, hair extensions and body alteration, she is conditioned to suppress her true self in order to remain visible.

The vibrant colours represent her natural beauty bursting through the chains of societal limitation. Spirals signify the recurring obstacles she encounters daily, while meandering lines trace her sexual and personal transition, marking the evolution of self-awareness and reclamation.

She embodies geometric energy patterns reflective of planetary rhythm, navigating life with guidance from both the Universe and her inner knowing.

Created entirely in flow without preliminary design, the work emerged as a freestyle manifestation. Cornwall describes the process as being in complete surrender to source, allowing instinct to lead the construction. The piece stands as proof that when control is released, authentic expression surfaces.

Year: 2013

Size: 175.26 x 70cm

Medium: Fibre Glass and Synthetic Wool

Technique: Wool Bonding