Self Portraits. My work explores feminist identity through staged self-portraiture, using symbolism, motion, and digital intervention to challenge traditional representations of women. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, and Vivian Maier, I approach self-portraiture as a way to express personal values rather than physical likeness.
In this series, I construct a symbolic persona informed by themes of female rage, autonomy, and societal control over women’s bodies. Elements such as pomegranates, a crown of cards, and gold tear-like makeup act as visual metaphors for fertility, power, and emotional resistance. Through drawn interventions layered onto the photographs, I further emphasize tensions surrounding bodily autonomy, surveillance, and the consequences of oppression.
I combined motion blur, digital editing, and illustrative linework to create a sense of instability and transition. These blurred, shifting images reflect the uncertainty surrounding women’s rights while reinforcing the emotional intensity of the work. By merging photography with drawing, I aim to create a narrative that is both personal and political, positioning the body as a site of resistance and self-definition.