Laura Hospes (1994) views the skin as the outermost layer of mental health.

In her latest book, titled ‘ANTIDOTE’, she shows the viewer her exploration of the complex relationship she has with her body. Through photography, she dissects this relationship visually, capturing every detail mercilessly.
For her work, she molds and manipulates herself and her frame by - for example - assuming twisted poses, and applying materials like plaster, silicone, and paint to her body.
The almost obsessive way she documents her body is part of a healing process for her mental health (hence ‘Antidote’) and illustrates how this process has shaped her perception of her body.

I contributed to the book by writing about Laura's work and thought processes as a ghostwriter.