In Dark Days, Vicky Hodgson covers herself with a black sheet and performs movements inspired by her memories of being diagnosed with terminal cancer (a prognosis that turned out to be incorrect). As her body moves under the black sheet, it generates disparate shapes that visually represent the trauma experienced by her mind and body during this dark period of her life.
Vicky Hodgson, a British photographer, brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Referencing Jo Spence's photo theatre and other methodologies, she investigates the relationship between patriarchy, sexism and ageism to the stereotypical representation of the older female body. Her practice, which she describes as an activist voice, is a powerful tool in challenging the discrimination and social invisibility faced by older women.
