PERMISSION IS CENTRAL TO THIS WORK
My work is guided by an ethics of permission and care.
I recognize that the stories I explore about gendered experience, resilience, and autonomy are not mine to claim without responsibility.
By centring lived experience, collaboration, and respectful representation, my practice seeks to honour the strength of women, non-binary people, and other gender-diverse individuals rather than appropriating it.
I strive to create visual narratives that empower rather than reduce, making space for identities that are often marginalized, overlooked, or misrepresented.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
In mythology, Sirens are notorious for luring sailors to destruction through their captivating songs. Their voices served as weapons, and their beauty was perceived as a threat. In this series, women of all ages reclaim that power without apology. Rather than singing in unison, these Sirens assertively raise their middle fingers as a bold statement of strength and solidarity.
This gesture represents more than rebellion; it is a powerful assertion of agency and self-definition.
Each portrait in this series challenges conventional and outdated notions of femininity. The women depicted refuse to conform to external expectations; they embody what it means to be fierce, complex, and confident. By embracing their inner strength, each individual defines her own criteria for success as a friend, daughter, partner, lover, teammate, and woman.
The double-bird gesture, previously regarded as crude, is transformed in this context into a powerful symbol of defiance, autonomy, and liberation. These Sirens do not entice; they confront and challenge. Their message serves as a beacon and rallying cry for those pursuing independence and embracing personal strength.