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The Diary Of My Period Baby
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The Diary Of My Period Baby

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One drop of experiment and I realize the beauty of the pain, the value of the period, fertilizing my whole being. The periodic elimination of my ovum with my menstrual flow inspired me to give birth to something which has a biological

The periodic elimination of my ovum with my menstrual flow inspired me to give birth to something which has a biological end, and to create the start of the end.

Tools: tampon, fingers. Materials/substances: menstrual flow, canvas. Duration: 9 months.

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Month 1

More than 50 shades of red, and the continuous transformation of it, reaching a fragile color palette with that innocent attitude.

Month 2

Month 3

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“I’m a bit shy…don’t expect to see my genital…don’t have expectations at all. Just accept me independently from my sexual orientation, my skin tone or my religious views…”

Month 4

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The value of the period turns into some strange shape, and the drop gets larger and larger, reserving the whole canvas residency…

Month 5

“Look at this simple canvas, the comfortable womb of mine, which makes me stay so long, maybe forever…”

Month 6

Another month… and the invasion of the drops rapes the virgin surface of the canvas.

Month 7

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What’s in your mind? Curiosity? Admiration? Disgust? Too many thoughts? Nothing at all? Maybe the same essential substance that you can see here outlining my head shape…

Month 8

“I can feel the tension and your unpleasant pain, but I’m looking forward to be born, to be the start of your end…”

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Month 9

“The last month, and there’s no chance to be lost…”

When an ‘ovum dies’ an artwork is born

“I have no preconceptions, no expectations, but I know I have a mission, even if I can’t see, talk or breathe, but you can see, talk, and even breathe instead of me too…”

The organic connection between the artwork and the artist

The maternal instinct… the newborn… the essence.

The special tool and the special substance

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My first self-portrait masterpiece of menstrual flow.

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Timi Páll

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Hayley Lightcap
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a nice painting but I can just picture it being in a gallery like "Oh this is nice!" "Thank you I painted it with period blood!"

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7 years ago

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No, no cover in it! nothing at all! after the period dries it has no smell at all, and the strong red color turns into a darker shade and that's all!

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Melissa Taibi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is literally the most disgusting thing that I have ever seen...

Sasy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel confused by the piece, the baby from a matter that shows there is no baby ? it is like a riddle. It actually does become a conversation, a deeper thought, now typing this I wonder how painful it must be to have that monthly reminder that you are not going to be lucky this time, maybe next time, maybe never ...I went and spun myself right in on myself with this one. The artist did exactly what art is meant to do, it made me think, it made me see something I will now wonder about, something that makes me feel sorrow, and also an understanding. I answered myself apparently.

Naz Ozden
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that is gross! I am a woman and i do not need the period blood to be proud of being a woman. I am a human being also should i use urine or other body discharges as well to do some art? It is dirty blood for god s sake. Just throw it away with your tampons and find something else to do as a woman. Being a woman is not just consist of giving birth or being a mother. This disgusting things just underrate the value of being a woman.

Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find myself agreeing with you Naz. It seems that most art from women that is meant to be "profound" deals with periods or birth. Sure, back in the earlier days of modern feminism, it made sense to show off things like menstruation, because it was considered so "taboo" to even talk about, but nowadays most people aren't so prudish, so it's, well, gross, but what else? Basically, I'm trying to say that it's not so unusual anymore; the art world has already been so "shocking" that "shocking" has become overdone.

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Troux
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That monthly excitement over being able to continue painting...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I expected... both hot and cold :) I know it is strange, but why? only because of the mentrual flow? oh come one guys! this artwork has it's value due to the blood!! try to pay attention on the main concept, on the message of this work which is deepest than you can imagine...you should give a chance to think about the real and original birth of an artwork! I feel so proud of my ''baby'' ! Thank you for all your positive and negative feedback and all my respect to whom understood the main idea of my work! You are brave guys!

Victoria Wolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really liked this, I find it interesting and it makes one think, just as art should do. I think it is a beautiful painting and you are brave! There is nothing wrong with some period blood and you made something beautiful with it :)

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Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly don't know how to feel about this one. The idea is a really nice one but it's hard to get over the fact that it's period blood

Janice Foster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"..the invasion of the drops rapes the virgin surface of the canvas." How vile to use such an awful term in such a way

AngiShy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judit well the dislikes on your comment say otherwise lol and by the way, its not a mouse so your comment is disqualified ahaha

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Anna Martin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. just no. I'm proud to be a woman but that's really going too far. Ohhh the smell must be rancid.

Alberto Menez
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's f*****g nasty playing with your blood can you make soup art to.

Settle down
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so god damn disgusting. I can't smear s**t all over a canvas and get it featured on here, why can it be done with period blood?

Megan Spainhour
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does this keep popping up in trending or featured?! I'm done with seeing it.. it's gross. I'm all about art but this is gross.

Elif Dagtas
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have any problems with painting, art or having periods (I am a woman too), but I still think this is kinda disgusting.

Sarah Streel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tired of "liberated women" making "art" with period blood. Its not new. Its not different. I've lived in to many punk houses with to many "unconventional artists" that its just gross and played out at this point. Ooooooh its your period blood? You must really be making a deep personal statement! Whatever.

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art means you have something to tell, which is not only a visual period painting in my case, this has a concept with a very deep message!

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tweetybird
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a nice painting but it is quite disgusting, no offence

Andrea
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello! This is magnificent and a bold project to take on. I love to embrace creativity as it comes from the creative centers of our bodies. This piece is fantastic but there is one statement in this article that rubs me the wrong way: the sentence about how the blood "rapes the virgin canvas". I read that as romanticizing or glorifying rape (which is never ok), and so it seems out-of-place. In other words, the metaphor *might* fit if your artwork was about rape, but I don't think this one is. I'm sure there are other ways to write that statement without using that word. I mean this as a kind criticism. Thank you for putting your work out there! Respectfully, A.

htbq
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure the artist had some different intentions but this is just going way too far. its like me drawing the same thing with my jizz. that's a lot of jizz...

Jhoa
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hurried through the post to get to the comments XD

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange... Weird... Freaky... Unnatural ... People maybe have so many words to describe this artwork but only few can realy understand the real meaning of it. We are living in a world full of pain and blackness, but only the purity of a newborn can give us back the smile... the hope ! Simply amazing ! Congrats !

Lindsay Ropiak
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll say that I wouldn't use this as a medium because I'd be afraid of these kinds of reactions. I think you're brave and your work's great!

Quant
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you're so original... not: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3236927/Artist-fires-presidential-candidate-Donald-Trump-s-outrageous-sexist-comments-painting-portrait-using-menstrual-blood-tampon.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3896642/Student-artist-uses-MENSTRUAL-BLOOD-recreate-ancient-female-cave-paintings.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3444534/Young-artist-aims-provoke-disgust-joy-confusion-painting-pictures-menstrual-blood-met-racist-sexist-abuse-social-media.html and so on...

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen your links. Yes those painting are made with blood too, but are nothing special, without any message. Is your comment ironical or a positive one ?

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CandyCorn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'know... I've heard of an artist that drinks certain colours and then vomits on a canvas..Honestly this isn't much worse

Viktoria Berntsson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is awesome :) I really don't think it's nasty, I think it's interesting and brave.

Max Merle Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting Idea and beautiful painting. from an artistic stand point it makes a very powerful statement. Personally its not something i really want to look at. Using actual blood over powers the image which should be the focus. I salute your bravery, commitment and you abilities just not you method.

Sara
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this freaks me out, and feels too gross to me. Does that mean we can create art out of urine poop and saliva. Using stuff that comes out of your body seems wrong... But I guess the fact that it can make people confused, freaked out, and question things makes this effective artwork

Abby Whipple
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting piece, creating something with materials that contradict the existence of that thing. Great job!

Sick Boy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely a refreshment for this dreary, feelgood site! Huge like from me!

Pi...
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it certainly is different n unique... kudos to the ingenuity and passion.

jacluckycat
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at all these passionate reactions, one way or another. Good for the artist, provoking dialogue about art!

Lilith Custos-Animae
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the concept of this is beautiful in a sense. The time and effort that must have gone into making this, I love it, the raw emotion and the binding connection this piece of art work has is indescribably magnificent. The fact that if the artist was to sell or give this piece of art to someone, she would literally be willing to give a piece of herself not only from her mind but her body to another to appreciate, its incredible. It achieves a level of connection with the art that is significantly hard to reach. The same art work with paint would still be just as amazing but not as powerful, the fact that she used her own menstral blood creates this sense, a feeling, a connection with the art that is both beautiful and painful. She Is what I call a true artist for the purity of her art. It's her, it's not a copy or what people want to see it's her ideas expressed in a way for all to see. Take it as you will but I think her mind is undoubtedly beautiful. It shows in her art.

Stephanie Morgan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful and thought provoking. To create art out of the very element that creates life...you've created life on a canvas. A gorgeous example of the Divinity that is Woman, the Womb and the Blood of Life. Well done.

Susanna Vesna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The art is beautiful, you are very talented. But yeah, it is damn hard to put the image of menstrual blood and the whole grossness of it out of my mind. I am not grossed out by menstruation- it is a nature's curse that we women have to put up with. However, it does not make it any less smelly and therefore, disgusting when it comes around. May be it is better you use normal red paint and say that it represents menstrual blood. That way not everyone will get grossed out. <3

Matt J
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so nasty on soany levels. Reckon this "painting" must stink like a dirty t***t.

Jane The Tiger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! It should have so many more upvotes! It's a brilliant idea, and it's so important that things like periods are accepted

Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "painting" is alright, -though it must be atrociously smelly- but the little captions over the pictures were yelling "GET IT, DO YOU GET IT!? ISN'T IT PROFOUND!?" at me. At least it's better than the modern art trend of doing basically nothing; she could've just menstruated on paper and said "F**k you, it's art."

D Rolls
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, it's abstract and creative but-- why didn't you just use red paint? It would last longer I suppose...?

Rèdiño - -
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boredpanda did post something about period photography a while ago and that went into negative votes, this received many positive comments

TofuShoes
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, period blood may seem gross. But guess what? It's completely, utterly, natural. It happens to all females who have passed that time-mark. Our Creator, whatever religion you believe in, designed us like this. If I'll take a wild guess, Timi wanted to celebrate the beauty of this part in a woman's life. So why all the hate comments?

bronwyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brave: you knew there would be negative reactions. There is NOTHING "gross" about our normal body functions. So much patience to keep the picture going and make it work as the bigger picture. Sends a gold medal in appreciation of courage and persistence.

Cathy Wescott
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Nothing gross about our normal body functions", are you kidding ? That's gross ! Throw some feces on there, a little urine... a few snotty bugers, some ear wax. You can hang it in your house bronwyn.

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Luca
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, as inspired as ancient folk art, even the same ancient humanity. And still, so much artistic you to find...

Linda Kane Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i come here to look at beautiful art and get lifted up.......this belongs on a satan page or something

Linda Kane Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know what.......this is vile. WTF. she must like the smell of death in her house....

Claire Kidd
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but that's just wrong. Paint is a good medium for making art, and charcoal, pens, pencils but menstrual flow... Noooo

Miss MonMon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no beauty in period pain or bleeding to death every month. Yuck.

Anna Walczak
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm 1 tin can of 'Artist's S**t' was sold for $161k at Christie's... men s**t is "the Art" but period blood is like OMFG??!!??

porcupine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget about the painting, what about the writing? It reminds me of an angst-y emo 13-year-old trying to write profound poetry. Awful.

Debbie Otchenash
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some things are just NOT meant to be seen! Do you think no one has ever done this before for a reason?

Rèdiño - -
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's interesting actually, since blood is a weird medium to use and you handled really nicely. Well done Timi Páll!

Alicen Kootz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a poor representation of a fetus by an untalented hand who's only way to express itself is through shock value via method. Any "artist" who makes something from bodily fluids or body parts is disgusting. You're making trash, not art. Congratulations.

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago

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I think this is not an untalented hand ! Do it yourself like she did it, using normal red color not blood. please ! And take a look over her profile and then say "untalented". Thanks !

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Theo Durand
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's amazing. Very innovative. We need more artists like you.

Zainab Khan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

+Timi Pàll this is beautiful, okay? Yes some may find it disgusting, repelling; to each his own opinion. I applaud your creativity and bravery (yes, making this I brave). Please continue being who you are. And just so you know, you've got at least one fan out there (me me me), who isn't going anywhere. Have a great life!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really appreciate the way you reacted. I honestly decided not to read any comments at all...because I know that my work is a different one which could have both positive and negative reactions...I just drop a smile on the negative ones, but I feel pretty glad because of persons like you are, who understand the main purpose of my atrwork! thank you Zainab, I will continue the way I am! all the best for you too!

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Steven Epps
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Im not reading this s**t! Moving on over to the flower grown in my last dump

bronwyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oops, can someone tell me how to edit my posts ? please. To the artist, it might be helpful for you, to look up the Lunette menstrual cup. They do take bit of practice but really worth it. 1, save money ( my major consideration) 2 less waste in the tips, 3 more comfortable ( yes really) 4 less thrush. 5 more blood to work with. and no i am not part of the company trying to sell it to you. They just really are that good. or any cups,

Šu Ma
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is disgusting. i love it. i used to make covers for my cd-s and i used my ex-girlfriends period on one so this is pretty natural to me :D don't tell anyone

Ewa Ruda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My question is very simple.... why? This is not an art.

Julie Poliakova
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, this may be mindblowing in a weird way, but there's something really really cool in this idea... and i think you're pretty brave to have done it probably suspecting how controversial the feedback would be..)

adrian loza
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It´s art, the fact that you are having a reaction to it is all the conffirmation you need

Lou Wow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for sharing your unique work. It certainly conveys a strong message! I wonder if it makes men appreciate what women go through.

Chico Martins
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Drawings (not that good) made drom blood (menstrual or not), are just an attempt to get attention. This is not art, this is a cry for help.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

take a look at my profile and realize that I can also draw and paint with other source as well!! take care, happy new year!

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Bella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It IS a little odd but it's also an incredible artwork and yes it's done in blood, but it isn't the most horrific thing in this world

Alice DB
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I little wacky creativity to help with the lack of artistic talent, that's it it.

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. She realy doesn't have artistic talent. Please watch this and do it by yourself: https://www.behance.net/gallery/38250337/If-Hyper-realistic-painting.... Good luck !

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Roland Simionaș
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So many malicious people here ! This is a piece of art ! She is a true artist. Each of the greatest artists of the world were divisived in their period and nowadays we read about them, we teach our children who were they, how best the were. Just read a bit about how Picasso's works were condemn just because he presented the world in a new form. Now he is mentioned as one of the greatest artists in the world. And that is just one simply example from thousands. So never know, maybe one day this woman will be as much famous as Picasso and others are, and frankly I wish her that !!! She deserves it !

audrey cooper
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7 years ago

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although i find it kind of strange that you painted this with your period blood it's still a great piece of artwork, no matter what you painted it with

Leah Ropp
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7 years ago

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Gross... hope everyone that touches this art is trained in biohazards....

Aunt Messy
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7 years ago

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Well. Someone has a lot of time on their hands. You do realize that not only is it medically unnecessary to have a period every month, there are study results showing that it can actually cause abnormal cells to form? And worshipping pain is a fool's game. Step into the 21st century, there is no reason to be in pain.

A Snail
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is wrong with you....... do you seriously think that it's voluntary? Oh my gosh I think YOU need to pay attention to science.

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Hayley Lightcap
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a nice painting but I can just picture it being in a gallery like "Oh this is nice!" "Thank you I painted it with period blood!"

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No, no cover in it! nothing at all! after the period dries it has no smell at all, and the strong red color turns into a darker shade and that's all!

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Melissa Taibi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is literally the most disgusting thing that I have ever seen...

Sasy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel confused by the piece, the baby from a matter that shows there is no baby ? it is like a riddle. It actually does become a conversation, a deeper thought, now typing this I wonder how painful it must be to have that monthly reminder that you are not going to be lucky this time, maybe next time, maybe never ...I went and spun myself right in on myself with this one. The artist did exactly what art is meant to do, it made me think, it made me see something I will now wonder about, something that makes me feel sorrow, and also an understanding. I answered myself apparently.

Naz Ozden
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that is gross! I am a woman and i do not need the period blood to be proud of being a woman. I am a human being also should i use urine or other body discharges as well to do some art? It is dirty blood for god s sake. Just throw it away with your tampons and find something else to do as a woman. Being a woman is not just consist of giving birth or being a mother. This disgusting things just underrate the value of being a woman.

Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find myself agreeing with you Naz. It seems that most art from women that is meant to be "profound" deals with periods or birth. Sure, back in the earlier days of modern feminism, it made sense to show off things like menstruation, because it was considered so "taboo" to even talk about, but nowadays most people aren't so prudish, so it's, well, gross, but what else? Basically, I'm trying to say that it's not so unusual anymore; the art world has already been so "shocking" that "shocking" has become overdone.

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Troux
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That monthly excitement over being able to continue painting...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I expected... both hot and cold :) I know it is strange, but why? only because of the mentrual flow? oh come one guys! this artwork has it's value due to the blood!! try to pay attention on the main concept, on the message of this work which is deepest than you can imagine...you should give a chance to think about the real and original birth of an artwork! I feel so proud of my ''baby'' ! Thank you for all your positive and negative feedback and all my respect to whom understood the main idea of my work! You are brave guys!

Victoria Wolf
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really liked this, I find it interesting and it makes one think, just as art should do. I think it is a beautiful painting and you are brave! There is nothing wrong with some period blood and you made something beautiful with it :)

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly don't know how to feel about this one. The idea is a really nice one but it's hard to get over the fact that it's period blood

Janice Foster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"..the invasion of the drops rapes the virgin surface of the canvas." How vile to use such an awful term in such a way

AngiShy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judit well the dislikes on your comment say otherwise lol and by the way, its not a mouse so your comment is disqualified ahaha

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Anna Martin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. just no. I'm proud to be a woman but that's really going too far. Ohhh the smell must be rancid.

Alberto Menez
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's f*****g nasty playing with your blood can you make soup art to.

Settle down
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so god damn disgusting. I can't smear s**t all over a canvas and get it featured on here, why can it be done with period blood?

Megan Spainhour
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does this keep popping up in trending or featured?! I'm done with seeing it.. it's gross. I'm all about art but this is gross.

Elif Dagtas
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have any problems with painting, art or having periods (I am a woman too), but I still think this is kinda disgusting.

Sarah Streel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tired of "liberated women" making "art" with period blood. Its not new. Its not different. I've lived in to many punk houses with to many "unconventional artists" that its just gross and played out at this point. Ooooooh its your period blood? You must really be making a deep personal statement! Whatever.

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art means you have something to tell, which is not only a visual period painting in my case, this has a concept with a very deep message!

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tweetybird
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a nice painting but it is quite disgusting, no offence

Andrea
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello! This is magnificent and a bold project to take on. I love to embrace creativity as it comes from the creative centers of our bodies. This piece is fantastic but there is one statement in this article that rubs me the wrong way: the sentence about how the blood "rapes the virgin canvas". I read that as romanticizing or glorifying rape (which is never ok), and so it seems out-of-place. In other words, the metaphor *might* fit if your artwork was about rape, but I don't think this one is. I'm sure there are other ways to write that statement without using that word. I mean this as a kind criticism. Thank you for putting your work out there! Respectfully, A.

htbq
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure the artist had some different intentions but this is just going way too far. its like me drawing the same thing with my jizz. that's a lot of jizz...

Jhoa
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hurried through the post to get to the comments XD

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange... Weird... Freaky... Unnatural ... People maybe have so many words to describe this artwork but only few can realy understand the real meaning of it. We are living in a world full of pain and blackness, but only the purity of a newborn can give us back the smile... the hope ! Simply amazing ! Congrats !

Lindsay Ropiak
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll say that I wouldn't use this as a medium because I'd be afraid of these kinds of reactions. I think you're brave and your work's great!

Quant
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you're so original... not: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3236927/Artist-fires-presidential-candidate-Donald-Trump-s-outrageous-sexist-comments-painting-portrait-using-menstrual-blood-tampon.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3896642/Student-artist-uses-MENSTRUAL-BLOOD-recreate-ancient-female-cave-paintings.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3444534/Young-artist-aims-provoke-disgust-joy-confusion-painting-pictures-menstrual-blood-met-racist-sexist-abuse-social-media.html and so on...

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen your links. Yes those painting are made with blood too, but are nothing special, without any message. Is your comment ironical or a positive one ?

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CandyCorn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'know... I've heard of an artist that drinks certain colours and then vomits on a canvas..Honestly this isn't much worse

Viktoria Berntsson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is awesome :) I really don't think it's nasty, I think it's interesting and brave.

Max Merle Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting Idea and beautiful painting. from an artistic stand point it makes a very powerful statement. Personally its not something i really want to look at. Using actual blood over powers the image which should be the focus. I salute your bravery, commitment and you abilities just not you method.

Sara
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this freaks me out, and feels too gross to me. Does that mean we can create art out of urine poop and saliva. Using stuff that comes out of your body seems wrong... But I guess the fact that it can make people confused, freaked out, and question things makes this effective artwork

Abby Whipple
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting piece, creating something with materials that contradict the existence of that thing. Great job!

Sick Boy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely a refreshment for this dreary, feelgood site! Huge like from me!

Pi...
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it certainly is different n unique... kudos to the ingenuity and passion.

jacluckycat
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at all these passionate reactions, one way or another. Good for the artist, provoking dialogue about art!

Lilith Custos-Animae
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the concept of this is beautiful in a sense. The time and effort that must have gone into making this, I love it, the raw emotion and the binding connection this piece of art work has is indescribably magnificent. The fact that if the artist was to sell or give this piece of art to someone, she would literally be willing to give a piece of herself not only from her mind but her body to another to appreciate, its incredible. It achieves a level of connection with the art that is significantly hard to reach. The same art work with paint would still be just as amazing but not as powerful, the fact that she used her own menstral blood creates this sense, a feeling, a connection with the art that is both beautiful and painful. She Is what I call a true artist for the purity of her art. It's her, it's not a copy or what people want to see it's her ideas expressed in a way for all to see. Take it as you will but I think her mind is undoubtedly beautiful. It shows in her art.

Stephanie Morgan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful and thought provoking. To create art out of the very element that creates life...you've created life on a canvas. A gorgeous example of the Divinity that is Woman, the Womb and the Blood of Life. Well done.

Susanna Vesna
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The art is beautiful, you are very talented. But yeah, it is damn hard to put the image of menstrual blood and the whole grossness of it out of my mind. I am not grossed out by menstruation- it is a nature's curse that we women have to put up with. However, it does not make it any less smelly and therefore, disgusting when it comes around. May be it is better you use normal red paint and say that it represents menstrual blood. That way not everyone will get grossed out. <3

Matt J
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so nasty on soany levels. Reckon this "painting" must stink like a dirty t***t.

Jane The Tiger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! It should have so many more upvotes! It's a brilliant idea, and it's so important that things like periods are accepted

Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "painting" is alright, -though it must be atrociously smelly- but the little captions over the pictures were yelling "GET IT, DO YOU GET IT!? ISN'T IT PROFOUND!?" at me. At least it's better than the modern art trend of doing basically nothing; she could've just menstruated on paper and said "F**k you, it's art."

D Rolls
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, it's abstract and creative but-- why didn't you just use red paint? It would last longer I suppose...?

Rèdiño - -
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boredpanda did post something about period photography a while ago and that went into negative votes, this received many positive comments

TofuShoes
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, period blood may seem gross. But guess what? It's completely, utterly, natural. It happens to all females who have passed that time-mark. Our Creator, whatever religion you believe in, designed us like this. If I'll take a wild guess, Timi wanted to celebrate the beauty of this part in a woman's life. So why all the hate comments?

bronwyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brave: you knew there would be negative reactions. There is NOTHING "gross" about our normal body functions. So much patience to keep the picture going and make it work as the bigger picture. Sends a gold medal in appreciation of courage and persistence.

Cathy Wescott
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Nothing gross about our normal body functions", are you kidding ? That's gross ! Throw some feces on there, a little urine... a few snotty bugers, some ear wax. You can hang it in your house bronwyn.

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Luca
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, as inspired as ancient folk art, even the same ancient humanity. And still, so much artistic you to find...

Linda Kane Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i come here to look at beautiful art and get lifted up.......this belongs on a satan page or something

Linda Kane Jr.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know what.......this is vile. WTF. she must like the smell of death in her house....

Claire Kidd
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but that's just wrong. Paint is a good medium for making art, and charcoal, pens, pencils but menstrual flow... Noooo

Miss MonMon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no beauty in period pain or bleeding to death every month. Yuck.

Anna Walczak
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm 1 tin can of 'Artist's S**t' was sold for $161k at Christie's... men s**t is "the Art" but period blood is like OMFG??!!??

porcupine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget about the painting, what about the writing? It reminds me of an angst-y emo 13-year-old trying to write profound poetry. Awful.

Debbie Otchenash
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some things are just NOT meant to be seen! Do you think no one has ever done this before for a reason?

Rèdiño - -
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's interesting actually, since blood is a weird medium to use and you handled really nicely. Well done Timi Páll!

Alicen Kootz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a poor representation of a fetus by an untalented hand who's only way to express itself is through shock value via method. Any "artist" who makes something from bodily fluids or body parts is disgusting. You're making trash, not art. Congratulations.

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago

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I think this is not an untalented hand ! Do it yourself like she did it, using normal red color not blood. please ! And take a look over her profile and then say "untalented". Thanks !

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Theo Durand
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's amazing. Very innovative. We need more artists like you.

Zainab Khan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

+Timi Pàll this is beautiful, okay? Yes some may find it disgusting, repelling; to each his own opinion. I applaud your creativity and bravery (yes, making this I brave). Please continue being who you are. And just so you know, you've got at least one fan out there (me me me), who isn't going anywhere. Have a great life!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really appreciate the way you reacted. I honestly decided not to read any comments at all...because I know that my work is a different one which could have both positive and negative reactions...I just drop a smile on the negative ones, but I feel pretty glad because of persons like you are, who understand the main purpose of my atrwork! thank you Zainab, I will continue the way I am! all the best for you too!

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Steven Epps
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Im not reading this s**t! Moving on over to the flower grown in my last dump

bronwyn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oops, can someone tell me how to edit my posts ? please. To the artist, it might be helpful for you, to look up the Lunette menstrual cup. They do take bit of practice but really worth it. 1, save money ( my major consideration) 2 less waste in the tips, 3 more comfortable ( yes really) 4 less thrush. 5 more blood to work with. and no i am not part of the company trying to sell it to you. They just really are that good. or any cups,

Šu Ma
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is disgusting. i love it. i used to make covers for my cd-s and i used my ex-girlfriends period on one so this is pretty natural to me :D don't tell anyone

Ewa Ruda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My question is very simple.... why? This is not an art.

Julie Poliakova
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, this may be mindblowing in a weird way, but there's something really really cool in this idea... and i think you're pretty brave to have done it probably suspecting how controversial the feedback would be..)

adrian loza
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It´s art, the fact that you are having a reaction to it is all the conffirmation you need

Lou Wow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for sharing your unique work. It certainly conveys a strong message! I wonder if it makes men appreciate what women go through.

Chico Martins
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Drawings (not that good) made drom blood (menstrual or not), are just an attempt to get attention. This is not art, this is a cry for help.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

take a look at my profile and realize that I can also draw and paint with other source as well!! take care, happy new year!

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Bella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It IS a little odd but it's also an incredible artwork and yes it's done in blood, but it isn't the most horrific thing in this world

Alice DB
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I little wacky creativity to help with the lack of artistic talent, that's it it.

Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. She realy doesn't have artistic talent. Please watch this and do it by yourself: https://www.behance.net/gallery/38250337/If-Hyper-realistic-painting.... Good luck !

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Roland Simionaș
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7 years ago

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So many malicious people here ! This is a piece of art ! She is a true artist. Each of the greatest artists of the world were divisived in their period and nowadays we read about them, we teach our children who were they, how best the were. Just read a bit about how Picasso's works were condemn just because he presented the world in a new form. Now he is mentioned as one of the greatest artists in the world. And that is just one simply example from thousands. So never know, maybe one day this woman will be as much famous as Picasso and others are, and frankly I wish her that !!! She deserves it !

audrey cooper
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7 years ago

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although i find it kind of strange that you painted this with your period blood it's still a great piece of artwork, no matter what you painted it with

Leah Ropp
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7 years ago

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Gross... hope everyone that touches this art is trained in biohazards....

Aunt Messy
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7 years ago

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Well. Someone has a lot of time on their hands. You do realize that not only is it medically unnecessary to have a period every month, there are study results showing that it can actually cause abnormal cells to form? And worshipping pain is a fool's game. Step into the 21st century, there is no reason to be in pain.

A Snail
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is wrong with you....... do you seriously think that it's voluntary? Oh my gosh I think YOU need to pay attention to science.

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