I was born a girl

The Right to Boundaries and Love

 

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

 

The Right to Boundaries and Love is a deeply expressive original acrylic painting by Finnish artist Minna Pietarinen, created in 2023 for the internationally touring I Was Born a Girl exhibition. This work reflects the essential human right to define one’s own boundaries — emotional, physical, and personal — and the equally fundamental right to experience love that is safe, unconditional, and free from harm.

 

Through its layered textures and evocative colour palette, the painting navigates the delicate space between vulnerability and protection. It speaks to the courage required to say no, the strength found in saying yes to oneself, and the lifelong journey of understanding where love ends and self-respect begins. The result is an intimate yet universal representation of inner truth, healing, and dignity.

 

This artwork has been featured in multiple international exhibitions, becoming one of the key pieces associated with the project’s exploration of identity, self-worth, and emotional autonomy.

 

Artwork details

Technique & Materials:
Hand-painted with professional artist-grade acrylics on premium cotton canvas.

 

Frame Type:
Mounted on a lightweight wooden stretcher frame; shipped rolled for secure international transport.

 

Inner Dimensions:
Image area approximately 100 × 150 cm; overall framed size corresponds accordingly.

 

Condition:
Good, with minimal handling marks typical of international exhibition touring. No tears, cracks, restorations, or paint loss.

 

Provenance:
Direct from the artist; part of the I Was Born a Girl series produced in Finland and curated for global exhibitions.

 

Publications:
Featured in I Was Born a Girl catalogues, press materials, and thematic presentations addressing emotional rights, self-protection, and the complexity of love.

 

Shipping & Packaging

The artwork is professionally packaged and shipped worldwide. The canvas is rolled and placed in a reinforced mailing tube, with stretcher bars included for easy reassembly.

 

Estimated delivery time: 7–14 business days depending on destination.