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Kaylin Amabile
Although a large portion of my work is whimsical, I first started collaging as a way to externally process the state of society and my role in it, especially as a woman. I set out to breakdown the outdated values that permeated the pages of the magazines I source material from with the hope that repurposing them with a platform of acceptance and respect, we can honor the cultural strides we’ve made as a society while acknowledging the gaps left to fill.
Ready to Spread, A Prickly Pair & Mary
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A collection of work exploring a woman’s right to her sexuality without judgment
#MeToo & Equality
I’m the girl on the right, but this photograph is all of us. I started removing sections to represent every time I have personally experienced harassment. Then, for all the friends who have endured the same. Then, to represent those who shared their stories or have chosen to carry them silently. I replaced them with people from all shades, shapes and sizes because it takes everyone working together to achieve the change our society desperately needs.
Modern Family
A series exploring the varied dynamics of modern households.
Not Your Doll & Overcome
Comments on the too often struggle of unwanted advances & the reminder to keep your head up
Anxiety, Left Brain Right Brain & Not Your Aesthetic
A collection of work dedicated to mental health awareness, specifically commenting on mental illness not being a “trend” or an aesthetic. We must be mindful of each other and our struggle.
Rivets are Red
Rivets are Red
Resistance is Due
The future is ours
We’re coming for you
Above images are a look at Kaylin’s art process.