You Don't Mind
Audrey X.
Acrylic on canvas
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This painting represents the struggle that victims of sexual harassment have to face, especially between pretending as if they don't care and telling someone. Often, the victim is told that they are overreacting, and the harasser will play it off as a joke. I was motivated to make this piece after hearing stories about this topic from people I know, as well as my own experience. In the piece, hands come around the person in the center, reaching out and touching them, while the person looks downwards with their eyes closed, acting as if they are nonchalant in this situation.
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Creativity and art are outlets for me to express my ideas and emotions in a way that I can share with others. I prefer to be expressive with visual art, as I feel I can portray more complex feelings than with words alone.
