Valencia, 2019
Valencia, 2019
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The start of our story, in Valencia, Spain, where we both lived at the time. We invited 10 women, including ourselves, to be our first guests, and try out a 1-hour, solo and private appointment in The Body Room. We gathered feedback on our concept and tested out what materials and logistics would translate into a freeing, safe & empowering experience.
The creative space
The creative space
We settled fairly early on a space which was taller and wider than our arm span. A space our guests could physically step into.
Brown paper was practical and affordable .. but also avoided negative connotations of the blank page and felt more welcoming in tone.
Plenty of water, non-toxic skin-safe paint and baby wipes have always been a feature of our supplies table.
Our guests stepped in ..
Our guests stepped in ..
... and started to play. Investigating their own body on their own terms.
We tested out our survey ...
We tested out our survey ...
some questions we ask our guests before and after their appointment
Our guests shared generously how they found their experience ...
By this point we knew we were on to something, and started seeking spaces elsewhere ... eventually finding our way to Peckham, London.
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