The image I chose to write about is a woman on a train with her bag. A man is standing over her, giving off a creepy vibe from what I can tell. The lady is not pleased to have him next to her and nobody is doing anything about it. I found a deep connection with this piece for many reasons. I felt as if the girl was me on the bus or subway. Everyday I go outside I feel uncomfortable and unsafe traveling to school, work or something simple as taking my dog for a walk. Men repeatedly call out to me to try and get my attention. I am often called “beautiful”, “gorgeous”, “babygirl”, “sexy” or “sweetheart” by random men of all ages. About a month ago a man touched my bottom in a subway escalator at broadway junction and when I confronted him he denied it and continued to speak to me. I felt sick to my stomach and powerless, as if I was frozen in time and everything else around me was not. Women and young girls grow up having to encounter sexual comments and remarks just by walking to the store. We are afraid to leave our homes in certain clothing and tight dresses because we know what to expect. To me this painting is showcasing fear a woman endorse from a man. This is a message to women that we are not alone. To men it is saying they should be aware of how they make women feel just by looking at them in lust.
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