"Street harassment is a serious issue that affects women world wide. This project takes women’s voices, and faces, and puts them in the street - creating a bold presence for women in an environment where they are so often made to feel uncomfortable and unsafe"
This is Tatyana's artistic statement, she is traditionally an oil painter but turned to street paste ups as a way to get her ideas out there and interacting with more people. The statements she uses below her drawings are taken from real lines she has been faced with and inspiration from other women's experiences. I think this is really important for communicating her message as some men will recognise the lines in her work as pick up lines they themselves used. By using their words but presenting them in a different light she forces them to look at their own behaviour from a distance. I think this is what makes her work powerful
Her work is almost like an education on the go for narrowed minded men, and this is my favourite lesson, "Women do not owe you their time or conversation.' So often it is thought women owe men, either owe them a kiss after drinks, or owe them their politeness. But this is instilled into our society that women are indebted to men, but it is not true, women do not owe men anything. This poster works so well because it expresses this defiance of norm in our society as the woman stares boldly out, making the viewer question their own beliefs.
The styles of font she has used are interesting because they contrast so markedly with both her illustration style and the graffiti behind. The font is very delicate and clear to read but has a strength to it which empowers her message.
The drawing style is really interesting, as there is a lot of detail around the eyes and facial features. This really communicates the idea of seeing these women as humans, not just a pair or boobs or great ass, and I think this is why the clothing is not detailed to emphasise that it should not matter what the woman is wearing, she should always be treated with respect. The dark tones around the face make the women seem very powerful and intimidating. I think it would be really striking to see one of these on the street, turning the corner and meeting their eyes. So often women avoid eye contact on the streets this direct eye contact would be markedly striking to both male and female viewer.
No comments:
Post a Comment