Abbie Sutton

1 in 10 is a body of photographic work and sculptural installations that explores the symbolic representation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

One in ten reproductive bodies experience PCOS resulting in irregular, painful menstrual cycles, insulin resistance, unstable hormonal levels and can cause heart disease, type II diabetes and significant pain management issues.

Patriarchal approaches to this syndrome, both clinically and societally, have meant those with it, often sustain these issues in silence. This work intends to give sufferers a voice, through both solemn representation and comedy, to acknowledge this condition and raise awareness of its impact across universal and diverse human bodies.