Women in Male Fields

An acrylic painting on canvas turned print, Women in Male Fields captures a negotiation with business women gathered around a poker table.

Inspired by my first role out of college as a diamond buyer (and featuring actual jewelry I helped design and curate), the piece reflects my initial experience with power—learning to navigate negotiation, authority, and presence within traditionally male-dominated spaces. It explores the unspoken dynamics of business: reading the room, holding your ground, and understanding when to compromise.

At the center of the scene, two women face one another across the table. One holds the contract, appearing to control the outcome, while the other possesses the winning hand and the chips, revealing a more complex balance of power beneath the surface. Both extend a hand forward, symbolizing openness, yet remain firm in their position.

This piece highlights the way women operate within business and positions of power not just in competition, but in collaboration. It reflects a shared understanding: that power can be both asserted and exchanged, and that doing business, at its best, is not about dominance, but alignment.