Irene Lees British, b. 1943
Why?, 2012
Archival ink on paper
64 x 46 cm
Copyright The Artist
The History of Body Packaging, made in 2011, looks at the common myths and misunderstanding behind burkas and bikinis. Taking inspiration from texts on the history of underwear, Lees questions...
The History of Body Packaging, made in 2011, looks at the common myths and misunderstanding behind burkas and bikinis. Taking inspiration from texts on the history of underwear, Lees questions why constricting and quasi-barbaric items, such as chastity belts and basques, appear erotic to today’s liberated woman.