The compulsion to create ourselves into existence

"She notes the singular importance of this particular genre for women as a “way to present a story about herself for public consumption,” a rare break from the typical objectification of the female form as depicted by the male artist."

I'm always fascinated by the way we are compelled to create ourselves into existence, leaving an indelible mark on the world with our creations - from an Instagram post, to a perfected recipe passed down through generations, to publishing a novel.

This wonderful article explores how female artists literally painted themselves into art history and used self-portraiture as a way to tell their own stories.