Mom, I Am a Rich Man Print

Mom, I Am a Rich Man takes its title from a phrase attributed to Cher, spoken in response to the idea that a woman needs a man for security or stability. The quote is not a rejection of femininity but a naming of how power and success have historically been coded as masculine. Addressed to 'mom', the statement acknowledges inherited beliefs passed down through generations of women that were shaped by survival rather than choice. It recognises that these narratives were protective strategies formed in a world where dependance was often necessary, they were not personal failures. The phrase exposes a tension that for women to claim autonomy they have often had to speak in masculine terms. This piece interrogates that imbalance.

At the centre of the painting a woman holds a newspaper in front of her face. The act of reading signifies knowledge and engagement with current power structures, while its obscured text denies the viewer access. The figure is framed by a deep muddy green background, grounding the composition and heightening focus. The palette of earthy browns and flesh tones emphasises physical presence without idealisation. The lingerie asserts that femininity and sensuality can coexist with autonomy and intelligence without being positioned for the male gaze.

This painting explores richness beyond finance. Wealth is defined here as freedom: the ability to choose to leave, to say no, to remain alone without being diminished. It reflects a shift from external validation to internal authority. The figure her controls the narrative, she is not positioned as an object of perception. Rather than claiming dominance over men, the painting reflects a broader shift: women increasingly defining success on their own terms.

Canvas paper prints are ideal for framing. Stretched canvas over bars arrives ready to hang as a finished artwork.