At the heart of Hilde Paalvast’s work lies a compelling narrative—an inquiry into the historical and contemporary forces shaping gender roles, equality, and oppression.
Her portraits challenge the viewer, inviting them into a dialogue on tolerance, representation, and the unseen impact of systemic structures. Her work urges us to look closer—beyond the surface, beyond the distortion, and into the layered realities of those who have been silenced, ignored, or misunderstood.