The Body Room is a social art project.

Why The Body Room?

We believe that society’s expectations of our bodies can be a heavy weight to carry. The Body Room is an inclusive feminist space that enables our guests to enter into a dialogue with their own body on terms that are radically different to those that society conventionally imposes on our bodies.

How does it work?

Our guests make an appointment to spend one hour alone in The Body Room. The room is set up with a large expanse of blank paper on the wall and floor, and a table of art supplies. Guests are provided with a thorough explanation of the project and what to expect before their appointment, and are assured of their safety and privacy during their time in The Body Room.

Prior and after their appointment, our guests are invited a short set of questions about their experience at The Body Room. 

What happens to the artwork created in The Body Room?

After their hour, we invite our guests to take photographs of what for them documents their time in The Body Room. We also offer our guests the opportunity to donate a portion of their work to The Body Room, keep their work or have their work confidentially disposed of.

All photos and work donated to The Body Room are done so anonymously and our guests sign a release form, assuring them of their privacy and giving The Body Room the rights to use these images.