The Messy Woman.
A self-indulgent exploration of the well-intentioned woman navigating the world as best she can.
This series invites viewers to consider the impact of perfectionism on women. Telling the compelling story of how perfectionism shapes and, at times, distorts the lives of women. Each painting encapsulates a distinct facet of this narrative, addressing the societal pressures, internal struggles, and the impact on mental well-being. The artworks strive to foster a dialogue about breaking free from these constraints and redefining notions of success and self-worth by embracing the “mess” that lives in all of us.
The Messy Woman Does Ballet. The Messy Woman realizes she’s letting too many years slip by without trying on her dreams. The ballet laces don’t fit perfectly, but they feel just right as she takes her first steps to reclaim her life.
The Messy Woman Ran Train. Tired of the labels and name calling, this Messy Woman turns stereotypes on their head. The Messy Woman knows what she likes, and she goes out and gets it.
The Messy Woman Looks for a Husband. The Messy Woman searches desperately for the thing that everyone says will fix her mess - a husband. She tries many on for size and adapts along the way to “do better” for the next one.
Explore the discomfort as Messy Woman Tries to Fit In. Despite her best efforts, pieces of her messiness seep out and are visible to those around her. She will never be the woman she is supposed to be.
The Messy Woman Takes A Bath. When the Messy Woman slows down to take a bath, she can’t stop the tears from coming out. She doesn’t know why the quiet and the calm always makes her feel so sad.
The Messy Woman Defiles Her Body. The Messy Woman listened to others for far too long about what she would regret in twenty year--and what constituted defilement of one’s body. She decided to stop listening to others and found never regretted any of it.
The Messy Woman Meets Gaudi. As the Messy Woman moves throughout her life, she takes a quick diversion from introspection to take in all the wonder and glory around her in Gaudi’s creations.
The Messy Woman Goes for a Swim in the warm tropical waters. She discovers it doesn't look too different from when she is drowning.
The Messy Woman Is Drowning, but no one around her can tell. She's shaped her life and persona to be one of strength and determination to pursue every dream she's ever had. She finds in these moments if all of this is worth drowning over?
