Handled (January 2025) by Libby Hollis



CURRENTLY WORKING ON → Skinship

A feminist project using clay sculpture and mark making to reflect the oppression of women, focussed particularly on sexual assault and women’s safe spaces.



Feminism is the theme through my artistic creations, particularly sexual assault and violence against women. Although familiar with these concepts, I felt I always used too many symbolic motifs and was trapped thinking about pure aesthetics. Therefore, with this project I have been exploring creating raw and relatable work in a material driven practice. This motivation was strengthened by attending Tracey Emin’s recent exhibition at the White Cube gallery, Bermondsey: ‘I followed you to the end’1 where she explores art similarly.

I started by...