Sasha Denham

The Fallen Follies is a modern critique on the treatment and experiences of the 1920's American Showgirls, The Ziegfeld Follies. With my research beginning with a study of their costumes, I was particularly drawn to the ones where they embody symbols of light, as it reflects their status within society at the time. However, the Follies lavish lifestyles were short-lived, as their beauty began to expire, society tossed them aside and replaced them with newer, younger beauties. To reflect this, my visual inspiration focused on old, abandoned chandeliers, hinting at a previous glamorous, luxurious life.