Isabella Lepoamo explores the emotional framework of competition, performance, and perfectionism, drawn from her history as a professional synchronized swimmer representing New Zealand.
Through self-portrait rhinestone and stainless-steel sculptures, the works examine beauty, endurance, labour, and self-image, reflecting on the pressures of perfection and visibility.
The exhibition also considers the competitive environment and how systems of comparison, achievement, and recognition continue to shape artistic identity and self-worth.