Provocative Reflections on Toxic Beauty Rituals

Elsie Gray's video work delves into the unsettling intersection of toxic beauty rituals and mental health struggles. Drawing from her personal battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia, Gray fearlessly confronts the taboo topics that society often shies away from. Through her art, she sheds light on the insidious impact of media's unrealistic beauty standards, especially on young women in Western society.

In a world where these issues are often swept under the rug, Gray's work serves as a poignant reminder of the real and lasting consequences of such societal pressures. By daring to challenge the norms and expectations imposed on women regarding their appearance, and using her own body as a prop in her video. she invites viewers to reevaluate their perceptions and engage in uncomfortable yet necessary conversations about beauty, mental health, and self-worth.