Linzi Print
A woman painted by a woman: the shared understanding of being seen but not judged
A print size of your choosing on canvas paper or stretched over bars ready to hang
The story behind the artwork
To be a woman is to be aware of being seen. When a woman is painted by another woman, the gaze shifts from evaluation to recognition (Laura Mulvey 1975). The focus moves away from appearance and more towards presence.
Visual elements
The dark brown background creates intimacy and grounding, allowing the figure to sit within the space rather than stand apart form it. The artwork feels held and safe with bold and confident brushstrokes.
Meaning and intent
This painting is about trust: to allow another woman to paint you is to place your body in hands that understand what it means to live as a woman. It becomes an act of care rather than judgement as it affirms the safety of being seen with shared understanding. There is an unspoken agreement that you will not be reduced, or interpreted through someone else's desires.
Print description
Canvas paper prints are ideal for framing. Stretched canvas over bars arrives ready to hang as a finished artwork.