“Surdouée”

Description

This artwork explores the tension between brilliance and objectification.
The woman, relaxed yet exposed, embodies intelligence, confidence, and untapped potential.
Her covered eyes and silenced mouth symbolize how society often values beauty over intellect, reducing women to what is seen rather than what is thought.

She appears muted—unseen for her mind and made vulnerable for others’ pleasure—yet the painting hints at the quiet strength and power she truly holds.
It reflects the imbalance between perception and identity, and how women’s potential is too often overshadowed by superficial expectations.

Technical details

• Size: 80 × 60 cm
• Medium: Acrylic, spray paint, and golden leaves on canvas
• Year: 2024