Original artwork description:

"She was a flapper - a symbol of freedom and change, the embodiment of rebellion against the conservative past. She was never bored because she was not boring. In her world, Charleston dances mixed with jazz tunes, short dresses, and haircuts became her manifesto: ‘I am alive, I am free, I am real.’

The 1920s were lived to the fullest, without pauses or stops. It was an era of bold women who did not want to be a shadow of men.
She read books that changed her worldview and held inspiring conversations. She was interested in everything: new technologies, fashion, politics, art. She laughed at those who believed women should be silent or stay home.

Although her life was filled with entertainment, it was not superficial. Her desire to live ‘here and now’ was a protest against the destructive memories of the war and fear of the future. She knew how to find joy in every moment and was an example of how a woman can simultaneously be light, bright, and deep. She inspired women to be brave and not be afraid to be themselves.

She left us a lesson: never wait for an interesting life - create it yourself."

Materials used:

oil, charcoal

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