I was born a girl

The Right to Self-Determination – Jaha Dukureh

 

Artist: Minna Pietarinen
Year: 2022
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 150 cm (including frame)
 

Description (English):
The Right to Self-Determination – Jaha Dukureh is a powerful acrylic painting by Finnish artist Minna Pietarinen, created in 2022 for the internationally acclaimed I Was Born a Girl exhibition. The artwork portrays human rights activist Jaha Dukureh, a leading global figure in the fight to end female genital mutilation and child marriage. Through its bold composition, the piece expresses courage, agency, and the universal human right to self-determination — fully aligned with the exhibition’s mission to highlight gender equality and fundamental human rights.

 

This original artwork has been featured in four exhibitions across three countries, and its replica has been showcased in over twenty international exhibitions, demonstrating its strong emotional and thematic impact.

 

Artwork Details

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Provenance:
Directly 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 related international media coverage.

 

Shipping & Packaging

The artwork is professionally packed and shipped worldwide. The canvas will be rolled and securely shipped in a reinforced mailing tube, with wooden stretcher bars included separately for easy reassembly.

 

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

 

More information:
https://iwasbornagirl.fi/Jaha-Dukureh/