What makes one female? Biology defines gender by sexual organs and hormones however, it exists visually in culture in a social context. In some tribal cultures women look forward to menopause, because when ovulation ceases they are considered males, a life change that is celebrated ritually. With these thoughts in mind, the contemporary iconic image of Dolly Parton becomes a paradox. After a well documented hysterectomy in the early eighties, her bust line, through surgical assistance, has expanded from a 36DD to the current 48DD bust line. My paintings here explore her pre-surgical, natural physical body juxtaposed with her hyper female cultivated image that is obtained through objects of artifice, i.e., wigs, costumes, nails, etc.