Feelings of uncertainty, self-disdain, trauma, and beauty expectations are the themes expressed within my oil paintings. Arranging compositions with antique dolls, I explore the idealization of the female figure and the feelings of inadequacy these conventions create. Within the work, I show the differences and similarities between humans and these fake objects, discussing why there is such a glorification of these artificial human forms. These dolls are considered the ideal beauty standard and what women are taught to be, yet they are bought, sold, and treated like objects. They represent the objectification and commodification of the female form.

My interest in these dolls started with my Nana's antique collection. They terrified me as a child, with something unsettling about their human-like qualities. However, as an adult, I'm fascinated by how I see myself within them. Using my canvas as an outlet for my deepest thoughts and insecurities, I create a visual language for my experiences that cannot be verbalized. Through these painted dolls, I represent my personal feelings of struggle and insecurity that come with womanhood.