Lip Service

Many people think it is just a still life of make up. But it is actually an ironic painting… commenting about male gaze, the objectification of women and violence at the hands of aggressive sic men. See notes below about the symbolism of the painting. It seems that this issue is in the media spotlight, once again, with the crowds of women protesting across the globe in response to sexual assault, oppression and murder at the hands of men. When will it stop? When will men be held accountable? The laws must change to hold these men accountable for their actions.
Symbolism:
Red lip stick / Phallic symbol3
Red nail polish / Blood spilled
Letter / Pleading to stop & crushed dreams
Lip Service & Matchsticks / Men need to hold men accountable
Paper Crane / Unwritten future / Hope