This image is incredibly powerful to me in that the artist "JR" put the eyes and faces of women on the side of the favella (a community or city in Rio de Janiero) creating a powerful image and a powerful statement. In the artist's words "To pay tribute to those who play an essential role in society, but who are the victims of war, crime, rape, or political and religious fanaticism... women." These women's eyes have been integrated right onto the side of the building structures- homes. Allowing their gaze to permeate the community and to acknowledge that they are a strong part of the community that has been abused in various manner and can no longer be overlooked. My exposure to the images was through the magazine Juxtapoz (February 2009 n 97)- which I love and can't wait for the next issue. For more information JR-art.net.
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