This monograph comprehensively surveys the work of artist Helen Chadwick, who was known for exploring themes of transience, self, and identity, with a focus on female identity. Her provocative use of materials, including body cells and chocolate, challenged societal norms and attracted feminist attention. The book includes notable works like Viral Landscapes, Piss Flowers, and Cacao, showcasing her unique blend of beauty and repulsion. Chadwick's art evolved from examining social environments like kitchens and welfare offices in the 1970s to critiquing cultural constructs of female identity in the 1980s, culminating in later pieces on death and decay.
