"I grew up in a Christian Western society. My perspective on life has been a result of my environment and background.

I surely do not mean to shock those who believe but rather to move those who see"

Chamaillard has taken the most iconic female figure of the past and has transformed her image into several different combinations. In this way she is challenging our perception of the role of women in modern society. The act of restoring and transforming these sculptures may be the key idea here. As women today in a developing society, we are transforming into stronger, more independent figures. 

She is being playful rather than trying to shock. I would like to take this concept forward into my work as I take on the iconic figures of the saints and animate them. She is being playful with form, like a child, to avoid being shocking in her efforts. I think that is is a really clever and more laid back way in which to explore the topic of religion; of course some observers will take offence and find some atrocity in the manipulation of religious figures.  

I really think this work is so similar to mine in terms of theme and tone; it is quite clearly religious and humorous. The idea of taking the Virgin Mary and refurbishing' her seems like such a funny concept, however I see it more as recycling; as if she's taking this iconic figure and bringing her back to life. I can see connotations of reincarnation which is quite controversial as this contradicts catholosim and touches upon a whole other belief (Hinduism and Buddhism). Maybe the artist is making a point of having a sort of cultural exchange with other religions? There is such an overlap in religious concepts and figures that it should all be shared and respected.