An American artist is literally drawing attention to the pressures associated with body image and sparking conversation with a time-lapse video.
Jody Steel creates body artwork and is a viral sensation because of her powerful and meaningful messages. Using the human body as her canvas, Steel creates mesmerizing images, but her latest work is gaining a lot of attention. Her latest time-lapse video called Body Image highlights the desire to become so skinny it’s harmful and unattainable.
“There have been times I've look in a mirror and wished for a perfect figure. No matter how much I went to the gym or how little I ate carbs and sugar, I still didn't see what I imagined was perfect,” said Steel of her project. “Once I realized that naturally, I don't have a coke bottle figure, or long and thin legs, I began to let go of the pressures I've felt to fulfill an image that our society has deemed the pinnacle of beauty.”
Body Image by Jody Steel - A Timelapse DrawingMusic by Kylaido
Posted by Jody Steel on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Steel says that it is important to strive to be healthy, but to achieve realistic goals and to be confident and happy, no matter what you look like. The video, which shows her creating the stunning body art has been viewed nearly 80 million times on Facebook and shared all over the world.
While some critics have been harsh and judged the purpose of the video, many are applauding her for being candid and bringing more attention to an issue that affects nearly everyone around the world.
To see more of Steel’s art visit her website, Instagram, and Facebook page.
