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A sculpture made from plaster casts of 400 women's v***as by Jamie McCartney 2006 .artist The age range of the women is from 18 to 76.

Award winning artist Jamie McCartney presents his most recent epic sculpture, The Great Wall of Va**na:

Female ge***alia have long been a source of fascination, recently of celebration but generally of confusion. Today it seems that creating images of the va**na is the sole preserve of pornographers, erotic artists and... feminists. Step in British artist Jamie McCartney who has grasped the nettle to create a monumental wall sculpture all about this most intimate of places. For 400 women their privates have gone public...

Half a decade since its humble beginnings, The Great Wall of Va**na has enticed women from all over the world to volunteer to be cast by McCartney in an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the project. The 9 metre long polyptych consists of four hundred plaster casts of v***as, all of them unique, arranged into ten large panels. McCartney set out to make this project as broad and inclusive as possible. Included are mothers and daughters, identical twins, transgendered men and women as well as a woman pre and post natal and another one pre and post l***aplasty. It’s not vulgar, it’s v***a! This isn’t just sensation, it is art with a social conscience and McCartney wants people to stop, look and listen. This is about grabbing the attention, using humour and spectacle, and then educating people about what normal women really look like. Described as “the Va**na Monologues of sculpture” this piece is intended to change the lives of women, forever.

“I realised that many women also suffer anxiety about their ge****ls and I was in a unique position to do something about that.”

V***as and l***a are as different as faces and many people, particularly women, don't seem to know that. Men tend to have seen more than women, who have often only seen their own, and many have never looked that closely. Hence the exposure of so many, showing the variety of shapes is endlessly fascinating, empowering and comforting. For many women their ge****ls are a source of anxiety and shame rather than pride and this piece seeks to redress the balance, showing that everyone is different and everyone is normal. McCartney hopes this sculpture will alleviate this anxiety and help to combat the trend for cosmetic l***al surgery which has seen an exponential rise in recent years. The number of operations are doubling year on year and are often undertaken without proper knowledge of what constitutes a ‘normal’ appearance. This new fashion for creating 'perfect' va**nas sets a worrying trend for future generations of women.

“This is a bizarre practice which suggests that one is better than another and it has got to stop. Taste in nothing is universal and any desire for 'homogyny' could be very misguided. It’s time our society grew up around these issue and I’m certain that art has a role to play”

The Great Wall of Va**na, which appeared on Channel 4’s programme The Perfect Va**na, makes for fascinating and revealing viewing which is a far cry from po*******hy. It is not erotic art. It is not about titillation. McCartney has pulled off an amazing trick, to deliberately make the sexual nonsexual and take you much deeper. One is able to stare without shame but in wonder and amazement at this exposé of human variety. For the first time for many women they will be able to see their own ge****ls in relation to other women's. In doing so they may dispel many misconceptions they may have been carrying about what women look like 'down there'. The sculpture is serene and intricate and it works on many levels.

“If this sculpture helps just one woman decide not to proceed with unnecessary plastic surgery on their ge****ls then it will have succeeded.”

www.greatwallofva**na.co.uk

13/07/2025

An interview with Jamie McCartney about his inspirations and motivations behind these ge***al artworks, socio-political projects and figurative sculptures getting to the man behind the work...

What happens when you cast the most hidden, most judged parts of the body into permanence?In this unfiltered and unforgettable episode of Skin & Soul, I sit ...

09/07/2025

DISASTER!

All orders must be placed by Sunday >>>> 13th July

06/07/2025

We’ll be making v***a casts in York 17-20 August

In June we did our first casting days in York which were quickly booked up. You made it a lot of fun too. So we’re coming back…

We are casting private customers and models for our final v***a wall. In order to fund this project we do have to prioritise those who want to buy a cast for themselves. Here’s why…

The Great Wall took five years and received no public funding. It cost around £100,000 to make in time and materials. All of that is still being recouped slowly via sales of v***a panels, photos and merchandising. Despite being exhibited in museums and galleries we’ve never received a penny for that. These are the sad facts of creating socially motivated art. It doesn’t pay!

People buying a copy of their own cast is the only way we can fund and finish the projects. Message us for more info or email via the link in our bio.

We charge 50% of the usual price if you allow us to use it in our work as well. That works out at £300 in plaster. We can also make your cast in a range of beautiful materials so do ask us about alternatives to plaster if you are interested. You’ll get £300 off any of those premium materials! 🤩

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13/06/2025

The Winter 2025 edition of O&G Magazine features a section of The Great Wall of V***a on its cover, a striking sculptural artwork by British artist Jamie McCartney, created from over 400 v***al casts.

Inside this issue, McCartney shares the story behind the work and how it’s been used to challenge stigma, promote ge***al diversity, and even support clinical conversations in sexual and reproductive health. His piece invites reflection on the power of visibility, and the unexpected role art can play in medicine.

Read the feature and more from clinical contributors and consumers in The V***a edition of O&G Magazine, now available online.

Pssst - Members and trainees, look out for your copy in the mail coming soon!

www.ogmagazine.org.au/category/27/2-27/

25/05/2025

The V***a Factory is back!!

We’re on a drive to cast the final batch of people for our next HUGE v***a wall.

We want to be as diverse and inclusive as possible, showing as much v***a variation as we can, so…

If you feel you have anything ‘unusual’ you would like to see represented please get in touch. That might mean shape or size, medical conditions or surgeries etc. It’s totally free to be cast if you can help us increase our diversity range!! (This goes for the internal va**na casting too!)

If you aren’t particularly unusual but would love to be included in the work that’s totally great too. In order to fund this project we have to charge a small amount for your copy. Here’s why…

The Great Wall took five years and received no public funding. It cost around £100,000 to make in time and materials. All of that is still being recouped slowly via sales of v***a panels, photos and merchandising. Despite being exhibited in museums and galleries we’ve never received a penny for that. These are the sad facts of being a socially motivated artist. It doesn’t pay!

People buying a copy of their own cast is the only way we can fund and finish the projects. Message us for more info or email via the link in our bio.

We are ALSO making separate artworks of just FTM, MTF and FGM. Again it’s free to participate in these.

We are currently only casting in the UK so if you live somewhere else and aren’t planning to be in the UK soon we sadly can’t work with you at the moment. If you are on the unusual side though please make contact in case we’re heading your way soon… 😍

**na ***alove ***a ***aart ***alove ***adiversity ***a ***aplasty

17/05/2025

V is for…

Be part of the solution and proudly display v***a diversity in your home or place of work.

By purchasing a limited edition life size print you not only support the project you spread the word.

You are here because you know about this topic or are interested and get why it’s so important. But what about all those people who don’t know yet…?

We don’t know what we don’t know! So by having a print on display you stand by what we are doing and your home or office becomes a place of v***a education. How cool!!

Imagine the conversations that can start when visitors and guests see this work!

These photos of all ten panels are available to purchase from our web shop. See link in our bio or search for our website online.

This one is heading to a customer in France. We ship all over the world! 😍

**na ***alove ***a ***aart ***alove ***adiversity ***a ***anotvulgar

21/04/2025

Today is V***a Appreciation Day. My whole life seems to be that day! I’ve been in Miami checking in on my v***a wall and casting v***as and also in Tampa and Hartford casting v***as and at Mt Holyoke giving a talk about v***as and now I’m New York to talk more about v***as. It’s clearly my area of special interest 😎

But in case you didn’t know, today aims to raise awareness about the v***a, its health, and the importance of self-care.

Purpose:
•Promote understanding and appreciation of the v***a as a vital part of the female reproductive system.
•Educate about v***ar health conditions, such as v***ar cancer and infections.
•Encourage open and honest conversations about v***ar care and sexuality.
•Reduce stigma and shame surrounding the v***a.

How to Observe:
•Learn about v***ar anatomy and health issues.
•Get a v***ar exam from a healthcare professional.
•Share information about v***a awareness on social media.
•Support organizations that advocate for v***ar health.
•By observing V***a Day, we can empower women and individuals with v***as to take care of their bodies and promote a positive body image.

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14/04/2025

Today I’m giving a talk at Mount Holyoke college

The Great Wall of V***a
(the science and politics of ge***al casting)

“British artist Jamie McCartney (a graduate of Hartford Art School, CT) reveals the background to his controversial, feminist sculpture in reference to his other socio-political work. He’ll discuss his role within the changing landscape of the model/artist relationship and how the arts can work within and alongside the sciences for the benefit of all. Followed by a Q&A/ dialogue around your questions for the artist.”

Come along! It’s open to all.

25/03/2025

.art.ney will be speaking about his new work in the Arts for Social Change Showcase online this Thursday.

Join the event to hear the many other great speakers (all women - go figure!) March 27 at 7.30pm

It’s an evening of quick-fire presentations by artists passionate about the arts as an engine of societal change. Right up our alley so to say 🤣

This is a great opportunity to connect, network, get feedback and generate new ideas.
Be quick, ticket sales end soon!

See the link in their bio or https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arts-for-social-change-showcase-tickets-1218000013829?
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13/02/2025

Personal yoni portrait casts!! 🍑

It’s the latest self-love, empowerment, art activism trend and I think we started it! 😊

So prepare to get happy NYC, the expert is back!!!

After last year’s success we’re setting up more v***a casting sessions in NY, CT and FL this April

Get your v***a cast and signed by fine artist .art.ney - creator of the original v***a diversity project - the one and only, world famous ***a

Prices to suit every budget. We can make your cast in a range of materials including plaster, resin, metal resins, cast bronze & aluminum, chrome, carved marble and wood, cast glass and precious metals. Your v***a your choice!

See link in bio for the latest price list 👍🏻

Message or email for more info - we only have limited availability so don’t leave it too long!

***alicious ***alove ***aart ***a

12/02/2025

Yoni portrait casts!! 🍑 It’s the latest self-love, empowerment and art activism trend and we’ve been leading it from the start!

So prepare to get happy NYC, the V***a/Va**na casting expert is back!!!

After last year’s success we’re setting up more v***a casting sessions in NY, CT and FL this April

Get your v***a cast and signed by fine artist .art.ney - creator of the original v***a diversity project - the one and only, world famous ***a

Prices to suit every budget. We can make your cast in a range of materials including plaster, resin, metal resins, cast bronze & aluminum, chrome, carved marble and wood, cast glass and precious metals. Your v***a your choice!

See link in bio for the latest price list 👍🏻

Love your yoni - give her the royal treatment 😍

Message or email now to sign up or to get more info - limited availability!

***alicious ***alove ***aart ***a

27/01/2025

We can today reveal Jamie’s next big project on this the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz: Over the last four years he’s been developing a Holocaust memorial artwork concept. In the words of a Jewish artist friend whom he showed prototypes to:

“It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up”.

SPOILER ALERT - We need your help to approach survivors and families of survivors to seek approval for what he’s doing. To them Jamie will fully explain his concept but he can’t go public with it yet. We will also be seeking private funding to make this idea a reality. If you could possibly help in either way please, please, please get in touch to discuss. And please share this post widely 🙏🏻

The Great Wall took five years to make and cost Jamie .art.ney £100,000 in time and materials. Having failed to attract public funding it nearly broke him. In the end he appealed to family, friends and followers raising £14,000 privately to get it finished. Those patrons should be proud, given the impact and reach of this artwork.

If you think this is a little incongruous considering Jamie’s famous ge***al projects we get it! But Jamie’s work is all about the human condition. The mind, body and spirit. These large scale works seek to move people in their millions and bring real world changes in perspectives and attitudes regarding the big issues of our times.

Jamie’s legacy of sociopolitical artworks has a dedicated page on his website. Because they can take years to produce they don’t come thick and fast but have been a constant in his practice since art school. All sales of his work help to fund these, sometimes difficult to realise, projects.

If you are a survivor or are family of survivors or victims please reach out to Jamie or us. He can’t and wouldn’t want to do this project without you 🙏🏻

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The World famous wall sculpture comprising 400 plaster casts of different women’s v***as.

We set out to make this project as broad and inclusive as possible. The age range of the women is from 18 to 76. Included are mothers and daughters, identical twins, transgendered men and women as well as a woman pre and post natal and another one pre and post l***aplasty. It’s not vulgar, it’s v***a! This isn’t just sensation, it is art with a social conscience and we want people to stop, look and listen. This is about grabbing the attention, using humour and spectacle, and then educating people about what normal women really look like. Described as “the Va**na Monologues of sculpture” this piece is intended to change the lives of women, forever. V***as and l***a are as different as faces and many people, particularly women, don't seem to know that. Men tend to have seen more than women, who have often only seen their own, and many have never looked that closely. Hence the exposure of so many, showing the variety of shapes is endlessly fascinating, empowering and comforting. For many women their ge****ls are a source of anxiety and shame rather than pride and this piece seeks to redress the balance, showing that everyone is different and everyone is normal. “If this sculpture helps just one woman decide not to proceed with unnecessary plastic surgery on their ge****ls then it will have succeeded.” Jamie McCartney

See the website for more information and to purchase merchandising such as mugs, the book of the project and posters, all of which help support the project: www.greatwallofva**na.co.uk