I believe that women are in charge. I see women taking control in subversive, rebellious and playful ways. My paintings contain the spirit of that rebellion. The figures are on a mission of change; they lack inhibitions, are confident in their opinions and have hope in the future. They are in charge of their space, their bodies, their feelings and their actions. They will not sit down or be quiet.

Using old photos of unknown sitters gives us a link to a wider past, more universal. It's the shared past that I am interested in; these figures represent us all in overcoming struggle. This work addresses the idea of transcendence, hope, and transformation.

They demonstrate courage and strength. They are about women, now and then, who are breaking free and energetically strutting their way past any limitations.