BAROQUE CONFESSIONS
Those images explore the archetypal stages of feminine power through the lens of baroque opulence.
I embody baroque royalty in an elaborate sapphire blue gown with white ermine trim, complete with an ornate feathered hat. The voluminous skirt and theatrical pose suggest a court presentation and royal decree. Every detail carries meaning, even if you miss it.
As I hold a small casket, a powerful symbol of mortality and hidden treasures, it suggests that what we carry within us is like secrets, wisdom, or burdens. Shapes our grace. We are our own weavers of destiny creation.
Wielding an ornate mirror, I become both observer and observed. The mirror reflects not just an image, but also the truth, forcing viewers to confront what they see versus what they project. I am both the artist and the artwork.
Artist note:
"Baroque Confessions" examines the performance of power through the lens of historical feminine authority.
Against the backdrop of courtly dress, this series delves into the intricate connection between public display and private reality through symbolic objects. The ornate gown serves as a shield for navigating spaces where being genuine can be perilous.
The casket I hold is filled with what every woman carries: the secrets. Society pressures us to conceal the parts of ourselves deemed too much. The mirror confronts us with our true selves and the expectations placed upon us.
With these images, I aim to reveal how women have always wielded power within systems designed to constrain them. The baroque aesthetic reminds us that sometimes the most radical act is simply taking up space without apology.
This series explores the weight of wisdom, the burden of being seen, and the strength required to balance both grace and truth at the same time.
Against the backdrop of courtly dress, this series delves into the intricate connection between public display and private reality through symbolic objects. The ornate gown serves as a shield for navigating spaces where being genuine can be perilous.
The casket I hold is filled with what every woman carries: the secrets. Society pressures us to conceal the parts of ourselves deemed too much. The mirror confronts us with our true selves and the expectations placed upon us.
With these images, I aim to reveal how women have always wielded power within systems designed to constrain them. The baroque aesthetic reminds us that sometimes the most radical act is simply taking up space without apology.
This series explores the weight of wisdom, the burden of being seen, and the strength required to balance both grace and truth at the same time.