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"She Pours Without Stint" is a large art piece from the series The Female Journey. The painting features a woman shaped like a jug, rendered in acrylics and oils, symbolising the boundless giving nature of women. The reproductive system is represented by roses, signifying the uterus, and strawberries for the ovaries. Embedded within this system is a hidden woman on a “blood” swing, supporting the central figure and symbolising the interconnectedness of life and the hidden strength women embody. Adorned with a 1920s-style chignon and makeup, the main figure exudes a timeless, ageless and elegant quality.
The painting draws inspiration from Picasso’s Rose Period, known for its themes of abundance and vitality, which coincided with a period of personal renewal for the artist. By using the rose as a literal representation of the reproductive system, the work evokes themes of fertility and life. Additionally, it acknowledges Picasso’s portrayal of women as objects, while critiquing this idealisation by addressing the often-overlooked realities of the intricacy of the reproductive system, menstruation, associated pain, and the broader spectrum of female conditions. Despite these challenges and depicting the “inner workings” of the reproductive system in such a exposed way , the painting celebrates the enduring strength, beauty and selflessness of women, a quality that society frequently overlooks.
- Size: 31.5" x 23.6"
- Media: Acrylic and Oils
- Format: Handmade Stretched Canvas 100% Cotton
- Frame: Unframed
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