Star Woman Artwork

This work was inspired by the original photograph of Dora Maar. It is part of my series, Venus, that is a continuous exploration of womanhood and femininity. An exploration and confrontation with myself, with other women, our histories and lives. Society has always been trying to define how ideals should be manifested in reality and it rewards femininity in limited ways. “Women must be perfect (goddesses) or they’re failures (whores)." From goddesses, warriors and muses, to sinner, subordinate and hysterical, the concept of an ‘ideal woman’ has been constantly changing, yet remains an eternal struggle. As I create the Venuses using pieces of waste textiles, I sink into a profound confrontation with my broken parts, with pieces of my soul. These fragments have often been moved out of sight - either out of shame, self-doubt, or a sense of their insignificance. Through the act of stitching these disparate parts together, a transformative synergy emerges, birthing not merely artworks, but a process of healing. It is here where I find the essence of life, with stories and hidden scars. Women, we carry much, symbolic of our collective experiences. Yet, woven within this tapestry of existence lies the prospect of unification - a weaving together of fractured and severed fragments into a cohesive whole. Through this process, these shattered and amputated parts are transformed into a newfound form, one that embraces the entirety of our complexity and finds beauty in it. Just as the Venuses take shape from tattered remains, I endeavor to create a unified self from the remnants of our past, a testament to our resilience and the reclamation of our narratives.

Mixed Media:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36.6 W x 44.1 H x 0.8 D in

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