She Felt She Was Too Privileged to Be Able to Say She Is in Pain

'She was machine-hearted' is a curated selection, born from Ivona Tau's previous long-form project 'Machine-hearted’.

While originating from the realm of 'Machine-hearted’, these 12 works take on a fresh and profoundly feminine dimension.

They evoke contemplation about the silent suffering experienced by women, encompassing the myriad emotions they bury deep within due to the stigma associated with issues like endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, and postpartum depression.

Society often imposes the expectation that women must conceal these emotions, leading to a silent fracture of their inner selves as they strive to embody qualities of independence, success, and confidence.

The curated pieces serve as a means of giving voice to these suppressed emotions, offering a literal interpretation driven by artificial intelligence.

They shed light on the intricate emotional states marked by feelings of brokenness, shattering, and being torn apart.

In doing so, 'She was a machine-hearted' becomes a poignant exploration of the hidden and often unspoken struggles that women face, providing a platform for the expression of these complex and deeply personal experiences.

All works are accompanied by a signed print, on request.