Painting

Dame

This piece reflects on the power of simple, everyday items associated with femininity—objects like a first makeup palette, lipstick, or mascara. These items, while often seen as ordinary, carry deep personal and cultural significance. Regardless of... More

Painting

Enfettered

This piece was inspired by my personal desires and fears, particularly the dangers of the “trad wife” lifestyle and how it is romanticized on social media. The term “trad wife” refers to a traditional stay-at-home wife and mother who handles most... More

Painting

Flicker

This piece offers a deeply personal glimpse into my internal world—reflecting the emotional landscape I was navigating at the time. The figure is shown with her back turned, a symbolic gesture that evokes both mystery and intimacy, as well as... More

Painting

Hofdame

This piece is a personal exploration of femininity and my deep connection to nature—both of which are sources of power and grounding for me. I chose to depict myself in an ethereal light, suggesting a figure that exists in a space beyond the... More

Painting

Laced in Steel

This piece challenges the stereotype that femininity equates to weakness or inferiority. Through the juxtaposition of delicate materials and powerful symbols, I explore femininity as a force that embodies both grace and strength. The lace and... More

Painting

Mother

This piece is a tribute to my mother, portrayed in a way that evokes admiration, reverence, and deep respect. I sought to capture her in a glorified, almost elevated light—reflecting how I see her: as a figure of strength, wisdom, and profound... More

Painting

Rosebush

This work invites viewers to engage with it on multiple levels, allowing for varied interpretations rooted in personal experience. At the center of the composition, the female figure is portrayed in a vulnerable yet powerful state, challenging the... More

Painting

Through Gentle Touch

The colour purple features prominently in this piece, symbolizing wisdom, calm, power, individuality, and deep connection. It serves as a tribute to the women who have guided me throughout my life—mentors, family members, and friends—whose... More

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Terra Sutton

Painter

“My artistic practice explores the complexities of living as a woman in contemporary society, focusing on personal experiences and evolving understandings of femininity. Central to my work is the act...” [More]

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Dame

This piece reflects on the power of simple, everyday items associated with femininity—objects like a first makeup palette, lipstick, or mascara. These items, while often seen as ordinary, carry deep personal and cultural significance. Regardless of... More

Enfettered

This piece was inspired by my personal desires and fears, particularly the dangers of the “trad wife” lifestyle and how it is romanticized on social media. The term “trad wife” refers to a traditional stay-at-home wife and mother who handles most... More

Flicker

This piece offers a deeply personal glimpse into my internal world—reflecting the emotional landscape I was navigating at the time. The figure is shown with her back turned, a symbolic gesture that evokes both mystery and intimacy, as well as... More

Hofdame

This piece is a personal exploration of femininity and my deep connection to nature—both of which are sources of power and grounding for me. I chose to depict myself in an ethereal light, suggesting a figure that exists in a space beyond the... More

Laced in Steel

This piece challenges the stereotype that femininity equates to weakness or inferiority. Through the juxtaposition of delicate materials and powerful symbols, I explore femininity as a force that embodies both grace and strength. The lace and... More

Mother

This piece is a tribute to my mother, portrayed in a way that evokes admiration, reverence, and deep respect. I sought to capture her in a glorified, almost elevated light—reflecting how I see her: as a figure of strength, wisdom, and profound... More

Rosebush

This work invites viewers to engage with it on multiple levels, allowing for varied interpretations rooted in personal experience. At the center of the composition, the female figure is portrayed in a vulnerable yet powerful state, challenging the... More

Through Gentle Touch

The colour purple features prominently in this piece, symbolizing wisdom, calm, power, individuality, and deep connection. It serves as a tribute to the women who have guided me throughout my life—mentors, family members, and friends—whose... More

Work by

Terra Sutton

“My artistic practice explores the complexities of living as a woman in contemporary society, focusing on personal experiences and evolving understandings of femininity. Central to my work is the act...” [More]