hedonism

Jean André Rixens

French, 1846-1925

“Painting vulvae, focusing on details of women’s bodies, even the parts that are ‘supposed’ to be hidden, does sometimes feel like a small act of resistance ― a way of saying that women don’t need to hide, that we deserve a place, not just in the art world, but in every sector.”

“It’s part of this strange dichotomy that culture has created for women: reveal and conceal. On one hand, we’re always supposed to reveal enough of ourselves to be sexually attractive, but simultaneously we’re expected to conceal our bodies, our opinions, and, ultimately, I believe, our power.”

 -Jacqueline Secor

Incredible work and incredible words. This is the kind of art that fills my soul with joy at its unabashed, unashamed beauty. Feeling proud to be woman.