August Parish
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Until Devotion Devours
Until Devotion Devours explores limerence as an all-consuming state where desire morphs into obsession and possession takes physical form. Drawing from my experience as a Queer and Disabled multidisciplinary artist, this series examines the psychosomatic effects of infatuation and the ways adoration can distort both body and mind, informed by personal experiences living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Through exaggerated silhouettes, exposed cut-outs and contrasting materials such as leather, knit, faux fur and mesh, the garments visualise the tension between flesh and soul, portraying vulnerability and control.
Influenced by dark theatricality, fashion editorials, movement and the body, this series extends beyond clothing into an immersive multimedia installation incorporating moving image, photography, sound and spatial design. Until Devotion Devours captures the corruption of loving too deeply, the point where devotion becomes corrosive and the psychological takes over.
All photographs captured and edited by August Parish.
Research
Hand-painted watercolour and latex with a steel-boned corset.
Hand-dyed latex-soaked knit adorned with silver studs.
Spray painted partial knit loops paired with silver rings.
Knitted beige straps connected by silver rings.
Collaged lineup drawings.