BBC News – You’d walk out if your husband hit you – you can’t when it’s your child by Owen Gent

BBC News – You’d walk out if your husband hit you – you can’t when it’s your child 2021

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abstract painting

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painted

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possibly oil pastel

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acrylic on canvas

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spray can art

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underpainting

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paint stroke

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolor

Owen Gent's 2021 illustration titled "BBC News – You’d walk out if your husband hit you – you can’t when it’s your child" depicts a powerful message about the complexities of domestic abuse. Two silhouettes are presented against a background of gridded paper, suggesting a sense of confinement and vulnerability. The woman's silhouette is large and dominating, while the child's is smaller and shrouded in fragmented lines, symbolizing the challenges and limitations of escaping domestic violence. The artwork raises important questions about the unique challenges faced by victims of child abuse, leaving viewers contemplating the complexities of this issue.

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