Sculpture project exploring the relationship between the tongue and thumb. The 'Primal Cavity' explores the infantile behaviour of thumb sucking and its connotations of security and auto-erotic compulsions. The vinyl, polyester wadding and cotton structure creates a womb-like environment for the wearer, enclosing them in a warm and safe flesh cocoon. To lull the wearer into a hypnotic state and soothe the distractions of external stimuli, a loop recording of a human heartbeat is played from within the cavity. Not to be worn whilst driving or operating heavy machinery.
As a student trying to understand the relevance of the 'Primal Cavity' to real life, this is quite a helpful visual.
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