Being a woman in the world is a complex and evolving experience. I’ve struggled with my complicity within patriarchal power structures that subtly revealed themselves over time. This ongoing investigation has led me to examine compliance and defiance, how I’ve internalized certain ideas, and how I resist them. 

Reflecting on moments from my own lived experience, I’ve come to understand how these expectations shape my perceptions of the world and the pressures society places upon us, intentionally, unintentionally, or unconsciously. My goal is to recreate these moments and allow viewers to engage with the work on a deeper, more tangible level, inviting them to connect with the emotions and stories behind specific moments. I’m still learning what feminism means to me, day by day, and I hope this reflection offers insight into these ingrained structures. I aim to evoke the unyielding power of the female spirit, while also highlighting the dismal reality that is the nature of equality and autonomy in our society, values that feel both elusive and essential in the pursuit of a more just world.