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Isucklikehell — Abduction of Wallstreet
Published: 2012-10-15 08:56:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 475; Favourites: 4; Downloads: 3
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Recreation of painting by Karlis Vitols [link]Based off of the abduction of europa, a story about Zeus stealing Europa with a white ox.
In this modern re-imagination the white ox is replaced by the Charging Bull near Wallstreet, which is a symbol of energy, strength, and unpredictability of the stock market. It also a symbol of aggressive financial optimism and prosperity.
The woman represents the glitz and glamor of the high life, as well as the high-end prostitution ring bust in 2011. It was a scandal involving Wallstreet clients who would spend over $10,000 a night binging on cocaine and sex.
Apparently some patrons were offended by the image, I overheard comments like "well that's Vegas for you," or "I'm actually offended by that!" The least those people could have done was ask why I did this piece, what does it mean? Not one person asked about the symbolism. One person did recognize the myth this was based off though! lol
Anyways I had fun doing it, there were also lots of playful comments about the "badonkadonk" haha.
I'll upload a better picture when my friend emails it to me, my camera sucks!
