The Plate of Temptation was created from a feminine and feminist perspective as it engages and provokes you to ask challenging question of female’s intentions. No matter which way you turn this painting your curiosity evokes an emotional response. All 3 women, (including the Black​/​White self portrait) are able to use their inner voices, mind, talent, skills, sensuality, sexuality and bodies to state an opinion All the females in this painting can relate to each other through the ways they display their silent power of persuasion to advance to the task of the goal. They are able to use their inner voices, mind, talent, social skills, sensuality, sexuality, and femininity with wit that has a purpose. The Indian Princess (The Seductress) during the Ottoman era was clever to use her position and seduction to save her own slave women who used their sexuality. The woman depicted on the Florentine Plate is Catherine Parr, the 6th wife, (she possessed silent power) survived Henry VIII as she got him to change the heir of the ruling royalty to young Queen Elizabeth, her stepdaughter, and brought forth the Protestant religion to the court. My B​/​W self-portrait of me is the modern woman in the process of rotating thorough history, addressing issues through art and activism. A sunflower head is placed in the vagina area (birth canal) as I hold a lipstick in one hand (sensuality) a knife in the other. (Ability to self protects.) I have a willingness to own what it cost us and other women to express our thoughts. I am not afraid to tempt myself or others for change. You can hang this painting in 3 different directions.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Trish Vernazza

Exact Dimensions (ex. 10.5" x 8.25" x 2")

36"x36"x2"

Year Created

2018 and remixed in 2022

Provide details about the signature

original signature on back of painting and front

Materials

Oil on Canvas