The Holy Act of Cleansing
Cydra Vaux. The Holy Act of Cleansing, 2009.
Description:
I made this piece in 2008 before I was diagnosed with liver cancer. In retrospect, this piece adds an even deeper appreciation of the body’s ability to rid itself of urine waste. I wonder if my body knew in 2008 that my liver was sick. At this time I had a blood test that showed a slight elevation. My doctor reassured me that the discrepancy was caused by medication I was taking. He was wrong, very wrong. On the side of this piece, Gothic windows suggest the spirituality of a church, and below them are public toilets, like the ones found in Rome.
Medium:
Sculpture
Tags:
religion, yoni, urination, architecture, sculpture, cancer, toilet
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