Usually seen as an act of rebellion, modification of the appearance was not as common in past
generations as it is nowadays. Adjusting one’s appearance to become more unique or individual
carried a stigma in the past and Beth’s work is an exploration into a new, expressive generation of
young adults who represent a more lenient and accepting society. Using the themes of colour and
light, she is looking into how the youth today have altered themselves and how things such as
tattoos, gender fluidity and self-expression is easily demonstrated and more accepted.