PRIZE subverts the idea of a woman as something to be earned, reminding us that her worth is intrinsic, not defined by anyone else's validation. Her powdered curls and pearl adornments nod to old-school elegance, but her sharp gaze and bold outline disrupt any notion of passivity. She is untouchable, not because she is delicate, but because she refuses to be possessed.
Set against a gold backdrop, PRIZE exudes both opulence and power, challenging the viewer to rethink what it means to be "valuable." A piece from the Punk Femme Series, this work reclaims the narrative—she is not on display, she is in control.
