Title: What’s a Slut?, 2011
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 8x8 inches
This painting is one of a series in response to a psychosocial dynamic girls experience in our culture. Our bodies are viewed as objects and, sadly, we buy into this twisted idea.
Hazel Dooney draws a line in the sand and I am happy to step over to her side, to be a member of a group of people who believe that it’s important to express what it means to be a woman in this society. She investigates the complexities of our sexual nature and causes us all to question and reflect.
Most of my artwork stands alone as visual expression and is not as personal as the Slut series, but I felt that the themes warranted the additional impact of the written word. By making my private story public, I hope to expose hypocrisy and empower those who agree or have had similar experiences.
About the artist
Day Harris is an art teacher in the US, a mother, a wife, and an artist. She has been very
busy helping to run a non-profit community center and work full-time. She has shown in a
variety of local group shows over the past ten years, but this is her first international venture.
Day is very excited to be part of the Hazel Dooney Dream!
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