I’d Rather Speak My Mind, 2026

Using Auguste Bernard d’Agesci’s Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard (c. 1780) as a backdrop, Frances Berry Moreno (Memphis, TN) transforms a portrait of feminine contemplation into a declaration of unapologetic self-expression. In vivid pink pastel, a woman announces her refusal to conform to the expectations of polite society. Overlaying the classical painting with bold lettering, Frances bridges past and present, channeling the wit, frustration, and independence of Austen’s women—and those who refuse to mind their manners.

• 2026
• Oil Pastel on a Digital Print
  
• 11"W x 14"H
  

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