Expiatorium

Abstract

"Expiatorium" emerges as an introspective journey that explores the concept of thinness, shaped by societal standards and practices aimed at achieving it. The project begins with a personal narrative detailing experiences within pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia virtual communities—digital spaces that exert a subtle yet profound influence on the mind and body, particularly affecting adolescents immersed in these environments. This project delves into fundamental concepts related to Eating Disorders (EDs) and virtual communities. Information is collected and analyzed from these digital spaces, which is then utilized in a creative process where writing and illustration serve as tools to transcend the barriers of cyberspace. The objective is to propose a critical reflection on the cult of thinness through an interactive installation. The resulting work is not merely a visual display but a call to contemporary awareness regarding eating disorders and the information related to them, often spread inadvertently through the internet. In essence, the project seeks to confront the physical and mental distress that these disorders represent in our society.