'PUNK MARIE ANTOINETTE' sys_provider_23 ‘FREEDOM’ came from a place

‘FREEDOM’ came from a place of defiance — a personal reaction to the pressure and contradictions I was feeling in the culture

and emotional movement — offered here in a lighter weight for year-round wear

This garment features a translated image of Surprise

while pyramidal forms reference continuity and historical endurance

The surrounding flowers introduce vitality and renewal

'PUNK MARIE ANTOINETTE' sys_provider_23 ‘FREEDOM’ came from a placePunk Marie Antoinette started with a very traditional referencethe bust at the Louvre. My first sketch was accurate, but it felt flat, so I pushed it in another direction. Giving her a punk edge brought the piece to life. The contrast between refinement and rebellion was the point, letting the image break away from reverence and land somewhere more contemporary and personal. This work is part of my Without Words body of work. This original artwork is