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30×40
This piece makes me think about coming of age as a young woman and the strange performance attached to it. The expectations of softness, beauty, sweetness, and being desirable in a way that still feels effortless. The pink forms in Corsage almost resemble a flower or decoration, but the exaggerated shape keeps it from feeling completely innocent. Against the pale blue background, the painting feels delicate at first glance, though slightly uncomfortable the longer you sit with it. A very feminine painting, but not necessarily a passive one. And, certainly, not an effortless one.
30×40
This piece makes me think about coming of age as a young woman and the strange performance attached to it. The expectations of softness, beauty, sweetness, and being desirable in a way that still feels effortless. The pink forms in Corsage almost resemble a flower or decoration, but the exaggerated shape keeps it from feeling completely innocent. Against the pale blue background, the painting feels delicate at first glance, though slightly uncomfortable the longer you sit with it. A very feminine painting, but not necessarily a passive one. And, certainly, not an effortless one.