Veiled Femininity

“Veiled Femininity” bridges art history and contemporary abstraction to explore the complexities of the female form.
By concealing women’s faces, the series evokes the historical symbolism of veiling as mystery and modesty, while the open, abstracted bodies challenge traditional representations of women as passive subjects. Duarte’s fluid lines, vibrant colors, and layered forms draw from modernist abstraction, recalling artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, while engaging with contemporary feminist themes of identity and autonomy. The interplay of emergence and dissolution mirrors the multifaceted nature of femininity—revealing its power and depth while leaving its essence
intriguingly veiled.