The martial arts imagery is also used in the paintings, along with images of women exploring and challenging gender roles which in turn are situated in social and political contexts. Thus the women are at various points defiant, rebellious, self-contained, enraged, and yet vulnerable. 

The paintings on fabric are layered with charcoal and acrylic drawings, as well as torn pieces of fabric which are stained and marked. The layers help to simultaneously create a feeling of violence or desperation and a sense of being self-possessed, being calm. The linear drawings seen through the transparent material generate curiosity and engage the viewer deeper into the work.