Gabby Laurent Red Whirlpool 2, 2022

Gabby Laurent (b 1985) investigates the dichotomy between the safe and domestic and the dangerous and vulnerable. Often using herself as subject, Laurent's practice rests at the junction between photography and performance, inspired by feminist and performance art history.

This red/water theme continues in the 'Whirlpool' images. Red water swirling into a bath plughole visualising the exploration of comfort and danger that are a common duality in Laurent's work.