The Bible

Raised in the Catholic faith, I have long reflected on the traditional roles assigned to women within the Church, where they are often relegated to subordinate positions. The exclusion of women from papal, bishop, and priestly roles—as well as the lower status historically given to nuns—stems from specific Bible passages regarded as the word of God. These texts have reinforced women’s secondary status for centuries.

To explore this theme, I juxtaposed vintage sexist advertisements with Bible verses, highlighting them in bold, vibrant pink. This contrast exposes how, while advertising has evolved, these biblical teachings continue to perpetuate outdated views and reinforce gender inequality. To emphasize their enduring influence and the Church’s lasting impact, I applied 20 layers of acrylic paint in my artwork. I also incorporated actual Bible pages, covering everything but the sexist verses beneath those same 20 layers—symbolizing the weight of tradition that continues to obscure progress.