MANIC MONSTER DREAM GIRL
Part II of Monstrous Women
Manic Monster Dream Girl is a series of three digital face filters, displayed on the iPad. With the rise of social media, face filters have become a way for people to ‘beautify’ themselves. Instead of beautifying, the MMDG filters operate on an ironic level, portraying three female monsters: Medusa, the Sphinx, and the Jorōgumo. These monsters are juxtaposed with questions such as, “Do you think I’m pretty?” and “Do I perplex you?” to further challenge narratives surrounding filters and attractiveness.
Part II of Monstrous Women
Manic Monster Dream Girl is a series of three digital face filters, displayed on the iPad. With the rise of social media, face filters have become a way for people to ‘beautify’ themselves. Instead of beautifying, the MMDG filters operate on an ironic level, portraying three female monsters: Medusa, the Sphinx, and the Jorōgumo. These monsters are juxtaposed with questions such as, “Do you think I’m pretty?” and “Do I perplex you?” to further challenge narratives surrounding filters and attractiveness.
2022