My body of work reflects my investigation of women’s positionality in our society, a theme I explored through several different methods. I examined women’s representation in the media, criticized the taxation of females’ essential products, and attempted to de-objectify myself and other women. Through this process, I analyzed how my context as a woman combined with media messages shaped my identity—both visual and mental.

I aim to create an active participant experience for the viewers and to allow them to integrate themselves into my journey. The pieces’ arrangement requires the viewers to engage with it: walk by, through, and around the art. The viewing process is arranged in growing order. The first work shows my initial research of women’s media representation; the second exhibits my criticism towards it; the third displays how the first’s and second’s explorations affected me. The fourth and last piece of my exhibition shows the process of this exploration. It conveys the message I learned: society pushes women to change and become a “better” version of themselves—a prettier one. But, women are perfect the way they are. The society needs to change.

My integration of flowers and pastel colors into my artwork illustrates how women are portrayed in the media. Women are looked upon as sexual objects whose value is measured in their appearance and beauty. I chose to include the motif of flowers in each work since flowers are a symbol of women’s beauty while it is also a symbol of their daily struggles. Many people associate the color pink with feminine and girly things, which is why I decided to use many shades of pink, representing the gender norms associated with being a woman.

Each piece should capture the perspectives of many and not just my own. Viewers observe the artworks from various angles to understand each piece’s message and purpose, portraying different viewpoints. Furthermore, the medium of each work emphasizes the connection to women’s position in our society. Whether it is fashion magazines, travelers magazines, or liners, all of these materials display a distinct representation of women. Furthermore, all of my works are composed of tiny details that are lost from a distance. This intentional decision seeks to emphasize the different ways in which inequality toward women is often overlooked.