"Autonomy"

• Dimensions: 120 x 120 cm

• Year: 2022

• Medium: Oil on Canvas

• Price without shipping and framing: €3.960

"Autonomy" is a powerful exploration of how personal identity and expression transcend the body. The painting depicts a figure caught in a fleeting moment, their back turned as they speak to a friend. Yet, the tattoo on their body seems to speak louder than words, conveying a part of their inner self before they even open their mouth. The tattoo, as an extension of the self, tells the story in ways the figure might not even realize.

In this artwork, the artist reflects on how tattoos, like an unspoken language, tell stories that are sometimes beyond our conscious control. The tattoo speaks for us before we even have a chance to. The figure's body language, along with the tattoo, becomes the first form of communication, revealing something deep within before a single word is spoken. The process of transformation is visible not only through the physical markings on the skin but also in the abstract, golden tattoo design in the background—a symbol of the artist’s own tattoo design that connects the figure to her personal experience.

"Autonomy" invites the viewer to consider the role of tattoos as an external manifestation of our inner worlds, growing with us and sometimes even beyond our understanding. It speaks to how personal expression can take on a life of its own, becoming an integral part of our identity and how we are perceived by others.