44” x 44” x 1.5”
Acrylic, flashe, pastel on canvas
2022
The response we give to the most commonly asked question means nothing at all. How many people actually ask this and expect a genuine reply? How many people actually have the mental capacity to be honest in answering? Why has it become so exhausting to tell the truth about our state of being right now?
Is it because we’re continually being told how we’re SUPPOSED to be feeling? That we should be happier, more joyful, grateful, sadder, angrier? Is it because our responses are never accepted for what they are because we’re not allowed to just FEEL whatever we’re feeling?
Your anger is valid.
Your joy is valid.
Your fear is valid.
Your frustration is valid.
Your excitement is valid.
Every single one of your feelings and emotions are valid because they’re yours. Enough is enough, we don’t have to pretend we’re feeling a certain way to please other people anymore. We're done with that. We're leaving that in 2021.
This painting is part of the Enough is Enough collection that features stories about betrayal, manipulation, abuse, control and a lack of rights for women.
Inspired by the current state of affairs in the USA after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in which men are once again making decisions for women and their bodies in order to keep minorities controlled and silenced - this type of manipulation and abuse is something that women, the trans community and other minorities have experienced in the home for years. Disguising the criminalization of abortion as a pro-life decision is a disservice to the people who are losing the right to live their lives on their own terms. Abuse, neglect, gas-lighting and manipulation are tactics used by the oppressor to maintain control over a person, or in this case, an entire group of people. The name Pat is used to address the Patriarchy throughout this collection.
This collection is an expression of rage directed at those who have the audacity to claim to be acting in the best interest of those whom they are controlling.
More info about this product:
This painting was hand-stretched by the artist in her studio on 1.5" gallery frames. It can be hung as an exposed canvas, or framed in a floating wood frame for a more polished look. This painting comes with an artist statement and signature. If you purchase this painting you will be contacted by the artist for more information about pick-up options in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, or delivery/shipping information.
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*This is an original painting by Tania LaCaria, there is only one in the world. Frame not included.*