Heels Print

"Heels," delves into the dichotomy of conformity and defiance, portraying a figure rebelling against rigid gender norms and the societal pressures to conform to traditional roles. I want to give you a chance to create your interpretation of the painting, so without giving it all away, here are a few key elements of the painting:

1. At first glance, we see a graceful pair of legs adorned in striking red heels—a scene typically associated with women. But as our eyes move up the body, we begin to see more traditionally masculine features such as dark, thick leg hair, chest and armpit hair, the male nipple, and the hint of a masculine physique—begins to blur the lines of gender, challenging the binary norms of gender.

2. I hid the subject's face, aiming to universalize and reflect the experience of individuals worldwide who are grappling with society's pressures while, at the same time, learning to accept the emergence of their true selves.

3. The color red, chosen for the heels, represents confidence, passion, love, & power.

4. The egg, because why not? 😜 Just kidding. So, the egg is a universal symbol of birth and rebirth. Here, it embodies the dichotomy between fragility and strength, representing the delicate yet powerful process of dismantling outdated societal constructs of identity.