Heartwork Opera Duster

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’, then by all means paint,
and that voice will be silenced.”
- Vincent van Gogh

“You will find the spirit of Caesar in this soul of a woman.”
- Artemisia Gentileschi

“She would be beyond all walking, and would fly.”
- Rainer Maria Rilke

Introducing Heartwork — our tribute to the indomitable, heart-centred spirit of women in art! This stunning piece features one of our very favourite paintings — artist Artemisia Gentileschi’s self-portrait — surrounded by lushly painted forest landscapes, birds, and butterflies. Gentileschi was an artistic genius from the 1600’s — outspoken and brilliant — who made a living as an artist during a time when few women did. In a letter to one of her wealthy patrons (who questioned her abilities) she famously wrote, “My illustrious lordship, I'll show you what a woman can do.” We think what a woman can do is nothing short of marvellous ;)