Niamh Potter's practice revolves around feminism. She is inspired by mythology and aims to highlight how, throughout history, women have been silenced by patriarchal culture.
Within today's society, this silencing still exists, and often objects act as the main silencer. Objects used by men against women. 'Silence' is a sculpture that involves different types of contemporary silencers.
Each one of these objects is used to silence different women every single day. From experiencing physical violence, to being sexualised and harassed, these objects highlight how the issues women face are still prevalent today. These are not stories with made-up motives, but issues that women still carry on their shoulders.
'Silence'
'What's in the drink?'; Resin mojito cocktail made in glass sitting on top of a Heineken paper coaster. Do you notice anything strange?
Video piece illustrating the word 'whore' being repeatedly typed on the screen
'Keyboard Warrior: a person who makes abusive or aggressive posts on the internet, typically one who conceals their true identity.'
The word ‘whore’ occupies the entirety of the keyboard, every letter other than W-h-o-r-e has vanished. Leaving each outcome to spell out this horrible word out; over and over again. A real portrait of what a keyboard warriors keyboard may suggest, or at least what you would assume as a result of their online activity.
'Ready for mating season!'; Platform heels made made using real high heels with the addition of wooden base and paper straws. Connected using clay and spray painted using white and red colouring.
