My Sister Made A Series Of Portraits Celebrating Quirky Girls

She would kill me using that title. It's not actually what the paintings are about but it's not far off. Here's what she said:

"We live the same lives over and over again. Times change, technologies change through the generations, but in essence, people remain the same. The faces presented here endeavour to evoke an emotional response and often also a narrative subtext. They explore the spirit of humanity and the courage of people to go on in the face of meaninglessness. In simple terms, I want the process to be a kind of support and make work that enriches existence. In doing so, I try to represent what I believe in so that people are hopefully drawn into the work"

She's an artist and a mother, which in my mind gives a unique perspective and I think would give you the right to explore the spirit of humanity and the courage of people. The serenity of the women featured in these portraits to me conveys an inner strength, a much-needed quality to navigate the world. But there's also a sweetness, a femininity that doesn't betray any weakness but instead portrays a free-spiritedness.

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