Her Voice, Pending Approval (2025)

Graphite and Tape on Paper

Her Voice, Pending Approval is rooted in the literal “red tape” of societal, political, and governmental systems that are slow to change - often delaying or denying women’s voices and lived experiences. Her voice and her power exist, yet the constraint of external forces are stifling.

On the same note - as we await change, and are just living our lives, external forces expect women to put on a “happy face”, or smile to conform to outdated ideals of femininity or compliance to what or who doesn’t serve us.