In Forme, difforme, the artist explores the theme of pregnancy, through photography. In a process where there is a crossing between personal intimacy and the public self, between the visible and subjacent, between the translucent and opaque, Macias questions the banal – but not neutral – representation of this otherwise quite natural state. In using auto portraits, she reinforces the intimacy of her approach. Themes brought forward are: hopes and fears prior to pregnancy; transformation of the body; social clichés surrounding pregnancy; the transmutation of the body in an exterior object; fear of the unknown; dream child and born child. In order to further pursue her research on visual narration, the artist uses non-classic techniques and supports such as the integration of x-rays, liquid emulsion on objects, interior illumination and enlargements and large scale supports.
