Artist’s Note: This polyptych “Facets of the Feminine”; by Farida SamerKhan is an exploration of the multifaceted nature of femininity. Through the juxtaposition of seemingly disparate elements – a woman’s face, a panther, a jug, and a rose – I aim to reveal the complex, often contradictory aspects of the female experience.
The woman’s face represents the external self, while the panther embodies the untamed, instinctual forces that lie beneath the surface. The vase symbolizes containment and nurturing, whereas the rose represents beauty, vulnerability, and the cyclical nature of life.
Together, these panels form a nuanced portrait of womanhood, one that acknowledges the tensions between restraint and liberation, civility and wildness, and beauty and decay. By presenting these contradictions in a single, cohesive work, I invite the viewer to contemplate the rich, multifaceted nature of femininity.
Farida Samer Khan is a Canadian artist based in Toronto. The artist’s works are recognized by the strong representation of her artistic principles: colour theory and composition, and also by her ethnic and feminine identity. Her paintings were displayed in Arto Galleria, Gallea Art Gellery, Arts Etobicoke, Propeller Art Gallery and at many ethnic festivals and art exhibitions. Her artworks are in private collections in Toronto, Maple, Newmarket, Ottawa - Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; New York, NY, and Washington DC.
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