Nude Body Casts

Posted by Lori Henry Oct 10, 2006

Larry Kirkwood is presenting his project, which features 2 nude body casts from neck down to the thighs and from all body types, genders and races, to show a more realistic view of the body.

“We have been collaborating for two years to bring this exhibit here,” said Gail Siegel, arts programming coordinator for Campus Involvement. “We are trying to use Larry’s artwork to provide information and increase awareness about learning to love our own bodies.”

The 22 moulds will be shown in conjunction with a lecture that Kirkwood will give about body image. He’s co-presenting the exhibit with The Visual, Performing and Literary Arts Committee, and Health and Wellness Services Eating Disorders Prevention Program.

“I didn’t expect it to be so powerful,” Siegel said. “Larry is an art activist who is passionate about making a difference.”

The artist drove the work from his residence in Kansas City, MO to Pullman himself, stating, “I just want to make a change by showing people what they really look like,” Kirkwood said, “because mirrors are anything but objective.”

“I didn’t expect it to be so powerful,” Siegel said, “Larry is an art activist who is passionate about making a difference.”

The lecture takes place Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium. An “a la carte” presentation will be held on Thursday at 12:10pm in the Bundy Reading Room in Avery Hall. The entire exhibit will be displayed until Thursday.