Désirée

Desirée, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)

A woman under constant scrutiny, her body the subject of relentless judgment while her mind is barely acknowledged. The faceless crowd dissects every curve, reducing her to an object of observation. Her head, only partially visible, emphasizes this imbalance—the focus placed on her exterior rather than her intellect or actions.

Despite the weight of expectation and criticism, she remains composed. She does not shrink or yield but asserts her presence with quiet confidence. Désirée is a reflection on societal pressures, beauty standards, and the resilience of self-worth in the face of objectification.