Ingrained – Girls Shouldn't, 2023
Charcoal, washi tape on paper
15" × 22"
Charcoal, washi tape on paper
15" × 22"
The repeating checker pattern, ichimatsu, constructed from washi tape, represents inherited norms ingrained in society. The figure exhales these squares into the air, releasing the weight of traditional expectations. This piece symbolizes women actively letting go of societal restrictions, striving for equal rights and greater personal freedom.