"Having lived in Italy for most of my life, growing up around ancient historical artefacts and architecture was a normal aspect of my life. I began to explore technique and philosophical history of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. I was initially mostly interested in the mythological aspects of the sculptures, but I quickly came to learn that ancient sculpture addressed far deeper subject matters behind their façades while researching Venus De Milo and the female anatomy, I noticed the female form was objectified. Ancient philosopher Socrates influenced his twisted morals and beliefs regarding women’s ability and place in society onto artists at the time. This translated in portraying images of females in distress, ashamed of their nudity and as sexual creatures. Depictions of hypocritical modesty became common, where females had to seem like they tried to cover their breasts to appear innocent, all while still maintaining a man’s pleasure in mind: crafted by the male gaze."

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