Boys will be Boys - print of acrylic painting by Jasmine Morgan

ARTIST STATEMENT: My body of work explores the issue of sexual abuse. It’s a topic which has been increasingly at the centre of conversation in recent years, especially after the death of Sarah Everard which was so publicised at the start of 2021. This particular piece explores how the attitude of society worsens the culture of rape that allows horrific events like this to happen. Boys will be Boys is a phrase used to excuse the actions of male perpetrators, instead of holding them accountable. I therefore contrasted this with the obvious distress of the figure to show the real damage abusers cause. I was influenced by Barbara Kruger, can be seen in my work through the use of text, and the red, white and black colour palette. I want this artwork to inspire a shift in attitudes that will benefit not only victims but society as a whole. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jasmine has been shortlisted 3 times and is the winner of an Art for Guernsey Scholarship. Her other prints are "Issy" and "Oisin".