This Woman Turns Sexist Comments Into Mesmerising Art

Alice Sholl
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[Photo: Instagram/Röra Blue]

Ah, sexist comments. Aren’t they just a joy? From random stabs at your physical appearance to totally unwanted life advice, any woman who exists will have received them or has a friend who has.

But besides coming up with a kick-ass comeback to them, what can we do? Turn them into art, that’s what.

Röra Blue, an artist based in California, has launched a project called ‘Handle With Care’, which turns everything from period shaming to victim blaming into stunning photo art.

Handle With Care This series explores sexist comments that have affected me and other women. The photos aim to capture modern day sexism and some of the pressures that women face in society today. This statement was taken from the comment section of my last Handle With Care post. Feel free to leave a comment here with a sexist comment/experience that has affected you.

A photo posted by Röra Blue (@rorablue) on Jun 16, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

“Handle With Care is a series of six photographs that explore sexist comments that are used frequently today,” Blue explains on her website.

Handle With Care Handle With Care series explores sexist comments that have affected me and other women. Some phrases are things I have been told at different times during my life, others are comments that other women have submitted to me. The photos aim to capture modern day sexism and some of the pressures that women face in society today. This phrase was taken from the comment section of the last Handle With Care post. Feel free to leave a comment on this post with a sexist comment/experience that has affected you. #handlewithcare

A photo posted by Röra Blue (@rorablue) on Jul 6, 2016 at 3:16pm PDT

“Some of the phrases are a recount of personal experiences and dialogue, others are comments that women have been submitted via social media.

“The photos aim to capture modern day sexism and some of the pressures that women face in society today.”

Handle With Care This is the last Handle With Care photo, read about the series now on @livefast_mag ❣ Handle With Care series explores sexist comments that have affected me and other women. Some phrases are things I have been told at different times during my life, others are comments that other women have submitted to me. The photos aim to capture modern day sexism and some of the pressures that women face in society today. This phrase was taken from the comment section of the last Handle With Care post. Feel free to leave a comment on this post with a sexist comment/experience that has affected you. #handlewithcare

A photo posted by Röra Blue (@rorablue) on Jul 14, 2016 at 2:16pm PDT

She’s also encouraged her fans to share sexists comments they’ve received themselves on her Instagram, and they’re rolling in.

One commenter recalled: “Ladies don’t own black underwear - it means you’re asking for it.”

Another said: “So you are about to start your PhD? Oh no. If you wanna [sic] do something useful with your life, go and give birth to a baby!”

And there are plenty more.

What do you think about Blue’s project? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

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