Feminine

Femininity is an abstract term which the artist has felt mixed emotions about, it has always for her suggested weakness. Blurred by the roles put upon feminine people to be quiet, submissive and fragile, a feeling of vulnerability that was put upon, rather than being chosen. Although in her journey though teenagehood to adulthood this meaning has evolved and shifted into becoming a positive strength. Being fragile and quiet are things that are powerful, when quiet you have time to listen, take in and learn. When being fragile you show empathy, connection with others and truly being able to identify with peoples struggles. This painting portrays the very literal sense of the feminine, the taboo, the shunned.