Bird Watching

This project explores a feminist interpretation of the male gaze, intertwining it with the fleeting nature of time. The dark feminine is embodied in a haunting encounter with a dead seagull. In the bitter cold of an English January—around 4 degrees Celsius—we severed a deceased seagulls wings. Bundled in coats, scarves, and gloves, we faced the unforgiving seaside winds as we crafted a series of evocative images.

The photographs capture a transient, dreamlike quality—a moment suspended between reality and imagination. At first glance, one might believe they’ve witnessed an angel, but the truth reveals a deeper, darker complexity. The ethereal figure is not a celestial being but a woman enduring the harsh elements, her strength mirrored in the juxtaposition of beauty and brutality. With two seagull wings strapped to her back, she embodies resilience, challenging both the viewer’s gaze and societal constructs.