Lindsey Mendick's 'Hairy on the Inside' explores hormonal transformation via werewolf mythology at Cooke Latham Gallery.
Lindsey Mendick's exhibition titled 'Hairy on the Inside' is on display at the Cooke Latham Gallery in London from April 15 to May 21. The show draws on werewolf legends to delve into hormonal experiences, showcasing lifesize ceramic figures dressed in hospital gowns and wolf masks, which allude to polycystic ovary syndrome. A film features Mendick's hair growth alongside personal horror narratives from her teenage years. Additionally, toy figures like Mr Potato Head are grotesquely altered, representing the theme of lost fertility. The exhibition tackles societal expectations surrounding women's body image and fertility struggles, continuing Mendick's exploration of coercive control and sexual fantasy. Influenced by Angela Carter's 1979 tale 'The Company of Wolves,' it merges horror-comic elements with ceramic artistry.
Key facts
- Lindsey Mendick's exhibition 'Hairy on the Inside' runs from April 15 to May 21
- The show is installed at Cooke Latham Gallery in London
- Works explore hormonal transformation through werewolf mythology
- Ceramic figures feature wolf masks and hairy claws in hospital gowns
- A film includes clips from Neil Jordan's 1984 film 'The Company of Wolves'
- The exhibition references polycystic ovary syndrome and its effects
- Toys like Mr Potato Head undergo grotesque transformations with lupine features
- Angela Carter's 1979 story 'The Company of Wolves' provides literary context
Entities
Artists
- Lindsey Mendick
- Angela Carter
- Neil Jordan
Institutions
- Cooke Latham Gallery
- ArtReview
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom