This Aggression Will Not Stand Man 

Dave Macdowell created this painting "This Aggression Will Not Stand Man" in the 20th century. The painting references two iconic films of the late 20th century - Star Wars and The Big Lebowski. Macdowell cleverly intersects the characters, recasting The Dude as Princess Leia in her infamous metal bikini, and Walter Sobchak as Jabba the Hutt. The painting takes the title from a line uttered by The Dude, placing the viewer in a position to contemplate the original context of the quote, versus this mash-up of popular culture. Here the male body is sexualized, playing with and challenging conventional gender roles. The composition prompts us to consider how humor and irony function to question and subvert traditional cinematic narratives, inviting us to reconsider the cultural values embedded within these films.