The sculpture "I Never Could Talk to You" intricately explores the collective experience of womanhood. The title draws inspiration from Sylvia Plath's poem "Daddy," it navigates the artist's personal journey of self-censorship and critiques patriarchal dominance. The work embodies the tension between feminine and masculine energies through material contrasts. The central element is an enlarged Scold’s Bridle (a 16th century instrument of punishment for a scolding woman, consisting of an iron framework for the head and a sharp metal gag for restraining the tongue).

The contorted female figure is housing a show, symbolizing historical and contemporary oppression. The artwork poignantly addresses the ongoing global struggles of women, depicting the weight of cultural coercion and the modern dilemma where women, despite seeming liberated, face invisible constraints from societal indoctrination. The bent-over figure, seemingly expected to escape, creates a pervasive entrapment akin to a cage, emphasizing the enduring challenges women confront in decision-making about their bodies worldwide.

Dimensions: 33.4cm x 44cm (with black border)
Inkjet Print on Fine Art photo paper

Size: 24cm x 26cm x 24.5cm
Material: Iron