Tag: turning feminine strength into stunning art

“I found my artistic feet after tearing off the chastity belt of religion and diving headfirst into years of learning and experimentation,” shares Artist of the Month, Tina Bopiah. In this conversation, Tina reflects on her evolution—from working in egg tempera to creating large-scale thread and acrylic works—and how storytelling, especially the unspoken and everyday kind, fuels her creative process.

“I love to portray young women who can appear brave and strong even if you can guess they’re fragile,” says Simona Zecca, our Artist of the Month. In this warm and thoughtful interview, the Milan-based painter shares her journey, creative inspirations, and the emotional depth behind her textured, modern portraits of women.