“Examination of Conscience” Lace Works – By   April Dauscha 

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Custody of the Tongue (veiling) from April Dauscha on Vimeo.

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ARTIST SAYS: “I use the body to investigate the ideas of morality, mourning and mortification. I look towards costume history, traditional Catholic rituals and themes in 19th century literature to feed my obsession with transformation, reconciliation and communication through dress.

My making focuses on feminine objects and materials. Lace, veils, undergarments and hair adornment speak not only of womanhood, but also of the duality of human nature. Lace speaks of purity and sexuality, it reveals and conceals, it is humble, yet gluttonous in its ornamental overindulgence; lace is the ultimate dichotomy. I use it as a potent symbol to represent the duality of body and soul, right and wrong, good and evil.”

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Sources: ( April Dauscha ) ( ignant.de )