Harimeow
2022, 58 x 76cm, acrylics on paper, 1 of 1.
Part of the ‘Why Is My English So Good?’ series.
"Harimau" = tiger in Malay, also the national emblem and symbol of strength for the wider Southeast Asian region.
Lutgen here draws on the hyper-sexualisation of the Asian woman. With a suggestive point of view and composition, the white object doubles as a tiger's tail and a ring light, based on the viewer's perception.
This piece is dedicated to all the times Lutgen was told by much older, caucasian men that she looked "just like my ex- wife, she's from [insert any Asian country here]".
2022, 58 x 76cm, acrylics on paper, 1 of 1.
Part of the ‘Why Is My English So Good?’ series.
"Harimau" = tiger in Malay, also the national emblem and symbol of strength for the wider Southeast Asian region.
Lutgen here draws on the hyper-sexualisation of the Asian woman. With a suggestive point of view and composition, the white object doubles as a tiger's tail and a ring light, based on the viewer's perception.
This piece is dedicated to all the times Lutgen was told by much older, caucasian men that she looked "just like my ex- wife, she's from [insert any Asian country here]".
2022, 58 x 76cm, acrylics on paper, 1 of 1.
Part of the ‘Why Is My English So Good?’ series.
"Harimau" = tiger in Malay, also the national emblem and symbol of strength for the wider Southeast Asian region.
Lutgen here draws on the hyper-sexualisation of the Asian woman. With a suggestive point of view and composition, the white object doubles as a tiger's tail and a ring light, based on the viewer's perception.
This piece is dedicated to all the times Lutgen was told by much older, caucasian men that she looked "just like my ex- wife, she's from [insert any Asian country here]".