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My work examines the strict—and often absurd—expectations placed on women in etiquette books from the 1950s and 60s. These guides were filled with rules dictating how women should behave, even down to how they held their hands—warning not to let them “hang like dead fish,” as it supposedly made them look lifeless or ruined their silhouette.

The women in my paintings push back against these ideas. They don’t smile on command or soften themselves for someone else’s comfort. Instead, they meet the viewer with a clear, unapologetic presence.

By placing outdated instructions alongside women who reject them, I’m highlighting a quiet, enduring strength—and questioning the ongoing pressure to perform femininity a certain way. Some of these figures are already in motion, forging their own path and heading somewhere else entirely. My work is about allowing women to simply exist—without performance, permission, or apology.

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I’m drawn to the subtle language of the body—gestures that speak louder than words. The subjects in my work are defiant. Unapologetic. Moving forward on their own distinct path.

The palette is familiar—vintage tones you might find in an old Polaroid. What excites me is the space between the figures—the quiet tension, the unsaid, the pause between the louder conversations.

The subjects I paint push back. They don’t perform politeness or soften their presence for comfort. They meet the viewer as they are—unfiltered, unbothered, and wholly themselves.

By placing outdated expectations alongside women who reject them, I aim to reveal a quiet, steady power. Some are still. Some are in motion. But all are choosing their own way—on their own terms.

This work is for those who recognize the absurdity of the past—and smile when they see their own story reflected in a figure refusing to look back.