"Plastic Perfection: A Call to End Femicide" is a powerful piece that juxtaposes the seemingly perfect world of iconic dolls against the grim reality of gender violence. Set in a meticulously detailed, vibrant pink kitchen, the artwork features a female doll with her male counterpart, symbolizing societal expectations of perfection and happiness.
Upon closer inspection, the female doll's subtle yet telling details emerge: a forced, fake smile, bruising on her stomach, scars on her side, and an arm in a cast. These elements serve as stark reminders of the violence and suffering many women endure behind closed doors, often inflicted by those they know and trust.
This striking visual narrative uses the familiarity of these iconic figures to draw viewers in, creating a sense of nostalgia and comfort. However, the deeper intent is to challenge viewers to reflect on the disturbing statistics of femicide and the violence women face, even in places where they should feel safest—within their own homes.
"Plastic Perfection: A Call to End Femicide" aims to raise awareness about femicide and to call for an end to all forms of violence against women. The seemingly perfect plastic world highlights the need for change, urging viewers to look beyond the surface and acknowledge the real, pressing issues. Through its intricate details and symbolic elements, this artwork underscores the urgent need for collective action to create a safer world for women and girls.
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Stop killing women
According to UN Women, 2022 was the year in which the most women were intentionally murdered to date: nearly 89,000. Of these ‘Around 48,800 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members (including fathers, mothers, uncles and brothers). This means that, on average, more than 133 women or girls are killed every day by someone in their own family.’
If it’s not bad enough that femicide is increasing, the real statistic is probably much higher: ‘for roughly four in ten intentional murders of women and girls, there is not enough information to identify them as gender-related killings because of national variation in criminal justice recording and investigation practices’.
This must change. So this year, we want to ask your help in drawing attention to all forms of violence against women: for the world to stop killing women.
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