Mia Ferullo uses self portraiture as a method to regain control over the perception of her body. Through large scale acrylic paintings and performance, these bold works consider the ways past relationships can alter how you view yourself. After feeling powerless, Mia wanted to ensure she was writing her own narrative and began depicting her figure unapologetically; with the intention of eliminating any intimate access people had over her.

When it comes to displaying the work, Mia preferences the performative element. Whilst making, Mia tends to document the process and capture the movement, and practicality of painting. This comes through in the figurative drawings, but also quite literally, by having her body physically in the space she forms a transparency and presence. This is important to Mia, as she considers the process as significant as the end result.

As she navigates this personal subject matter, Mia not only strives to empower herself and other women, but her practice serves as a cathartic approach to self exploration.