I was born a girl

The Right to Social Equality – Minna Canth

 

Artist: Minna Pietarinen
Year: 2024
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 100 × 150 cm

 

The Right to Social Equality – Minna Canth is a powerful acrylic painting by Finnish artist Minna Pietarinen, created in 2024 as part of the internationally recognised I Was Born a Girl art series. The artwork portrays Minna Canth, a pioneering Finnish writer, social critic, and activist whose work laid the foundation for social equality, women’s rights, and progressive thought in Finland.

 

Through expressive colour and a strong, dignified presence, the painting honours Canth’s fearless advocacy for justice, education, and equal rights across class and gender. Her legacy as a voice for the marginalised aligns seamlessly with the I Was Born a Girl mission to highlight women who have challenged injustice and reshaped societies through courage, intellect, and compassion.

 

This artwork stands as both homage and reminder — that social equality is not granted, but claimed through truth, resistance, and unwavering commitment to human dignity.

 

Artwork Details

 

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

 

Canvas Format:
Unframed, stretched canvas. No frame included.

 

Dimensions:
Canvas size approx. 100 × 150 cm.

 

Condition:
Excellent condition. Created in 2024 with no restorations or damage.

 

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

 

Publications:
Included in I Was Born a Girl exhibition materials and related communications highlighting social equality, cultural legacy, and women’s rights.

 

Shipping & Packaging

The artwork is professionally packed and shipped worldwide. The canvas is rolled and placed in a reinforced mailing tube for optimal protection during transport. All packing materials are art-safe.

 

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