How does the body speak? examines the physiological and psychological manifestations of trauma, specifically the cognitive processes of repression and recollection. Grounded in the study of somatic memory, the images explore how the body retains and expresses experiences that may not be consciously accessible.

Utilising performance and narrative as methodological tools, this work investigates the ways in which trauma is encoded within the body and subsequently externalised. The photographic process serves as a means of documenting these embodied responses. The collaboration with subjects facilitates an exploration of both individual and collective trauma, blurring distinctions between autobiographical experience and broader historical narratives.

The house and domestic space serve as a recurring metaphor in the work, representing both physical and psychological sites of trauma and repression. Just as a house holds the traces of those who have lived within it, the body carries the imprints of past experiences. Rooms become extensions of the psyche—places of safety, confinement, or rupture—mirroring the way memory is compartmentalised and hidden within the mind.

In parallel, the work critically examines the history and contemporary state of women’s health. Referencing past medical narratives, I question how women’s bodies have been perceived, pathologised, and treated over time. This inquiry serves as a backdrop to the work, highlighting the enduring impact of medical and societal frameworks on women’s physical and psychological well-being.