This is my response to my personal experiences in ballet. I realised recently that I struggle with body dysmorphia and upon reflection, I understood that my time as a dancer had great impact on my relationship with my body. When I was little, my favourite book was My First Ballet Bag, and it totally sold me on the fantasy of fluffy tutus and shiny pointe shoes. I started pointe shoes in second grade and discovered my feet were not the ideal shape to withstand the pain. My body also was not the ideal size. While I loved the sport/art, I did not have the mental capacity to stay in the industry.
Sculpey and cardboard. Bag: 7x7 inch, Figure: 3.5 in
