Name/TitleYour results show a common virus
About this objectMounted and framed paper cut out: 'Your results show a common virus'. Part two of three framed pieces created from 'Reframing the HPV Narrative: a paper craft installation', which was originally exhibited at Glasgow Women's Library from 20th September to 20th December 2023.
MakerVerdier, Sarabadzic and Nyyssönen
Maker RoleResearcher and Creator
Portfolio TitleReframing the HPV Narrative
Date Made2023-24
Period2020s
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, glass
Organic, wood and paper
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
MeasurementsH: 123 x W: 175 x D: 25 mm (framed)
Subject and Association KeywordsWomen's healthcare
Subject and Association Keywordshealth & ill-health - cancer
Subject and Association Keywordscontemporary art & design
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://womenslibrary.org.uk/event/reframing-the-hpv-narrative:
20th September to 20th December 2023
This art installation created from medical correspondence and leaflets seeks to encourage discussion around Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and reframe its numerous – yet often unspoken – narratives. HPV can lead to cervical and other cancers, but in many cases it doesn’t. Although extremely common, those diagnosed may remain silent about the condition, hiding their worry and fears, significantly impacting their emotional wellbeing and social lives. The installation has emerged from collaborative research between Caroline Verdier, Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, and independent writer and artist Lou Sarabadzic.
https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/projects/reframing-the-hpv-narrative:
The project seeks to explore the topic of Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the feelings stigma and shame attached to it for women. We seek to capture the experience of diagnosis and living with HPV through writing and art making. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical and other cancers, but in many cases it doesn’t. Although extremely common and often relatively harmless, those diagnosed tend to remain silent about the condition, hiding their worry and fears, significantly impacting their emotional wellbeing and social lives. Using co-creation as research, and art as a medium, this project seeks to encourage discussion around HPV and reframe its numerous – yet often unspoken – narratives. Effective start/end date: 6/01/20 → 15/12/23
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeArtwork
Object numberGWL-2024-54-2-2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved