This was my first copperplate print, and I found the process interesting and fun, but currently I find it hard to do it outside of university. I found the process less satisfying, but I'd definitely would like to incorporate this into my artwork further.
You Never Forget Your First Time
6" x 4.5" Copperplate print - 2022
This copperplate further explored my sexual assault. I had the idea of ejaculate pouring out of a stuffed rabbit's mouth, and wanted to execute the image in the last project in my introduction to printmaking course. The decision to depict myself as a stuffed rabbit explores themes of objectification. My rape turned me into a living sex doll during the assault, and I wanted to visualize this objectification. A hand points towards the top of my head, where he placed his hand as he pushed me down towards his crotch at the beginning of the assault.
