I was born a girl

Indigenous Women’s Rights – Rigoberta Menchú Tum

 

Artist: Minna Pietarinen
Year: 2023
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 150 cm (including frame)
 

Description (English):
Indigenous Women’s Rights – Rigoberta Menchú Tum is a striking acrylic painting by Finnish artist Minna Pietarinen, created in 2023 for the internationally acclaimed I Was Born a Girl exhibition. The artwork portrays Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum, a global advocate for Indigenous rights, women’s rights, and social justice.

Through its vivid colours and expressive composition, the painting honours the resilience, heritage, and leadership of Indigenous women, reflecting the exhibition’s mission to highlight equality, cultural rights, and human dignity.

This original artwork has been featured in four exhibitions across three countries, while its replica has been presented in over twenty international exhibitions, underscoring its strong narrative and emotional power.

 

Artwork Details

Technique & Materials:
Professional-grade acrylic paints on high-quality cotton canvas; entirely hand-painted.

 

Frame Type:
Lightweight wooden stretcher frame included; artwork shipped rolled for optimal safety during transport.

 

Inner Dimensions:
Image area approx. 100 × 150 cm; total framed size corresponds to the same dimensions.

 

Condition:
Good overall, showing only minor signs of handling consistent with international touring exhibitions. No restorations or damage.

 

Provenance:
Direct from the artist, Minna Pietarinen, part of the I Was Born a Girl series initiated in Finland.

 

Publications:
Featured in I Was Born a Girl exhibition catalogues and associated international media coverage.

 

Shipping & Packaging

The artwork is professionally packed and shipped worldwide. The canvas is rolled and placed in a reinforced mailing tube, with wooden stretcher bars included separately for reassembly. All packing materials are art-safe.

 

Estimated shipping time: 7–14 days depending on destination.

 

More information:
https://iwasbornagirl.fi/Rigoberta-Menchu-Tum/