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Karen Mainenti

Karen Mainenti

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Collection: #MeTooBoutique

These drawings explore the parallels between recent apologies made by men accused of sexual harassment and the fault-finding marketing claims routinely displayed on consumer products for women. By highlighting these mea culpas from formerly powerful males, I consider how rarely expressed such public admissions are from men regarding their flaws, both physical and emotional.
"There Are No Excuses" Protein Powder by Mario Batali, Chef (Muscle Milk)
  • "There Are No Excuses" Protein Powder by Mario ..., 2018
Graphite on paper
25.5 x 19.5 in
"I'm Not The Man I Thought I Was" Hair Color by Harvey Weinstein, Producer (Just for Men Moustache & Beard)
  • "I'm Not The Man I Thought I Was" Hair Color by..., 2018
Graphite on paper
25.5 x 19.5 in
"I Feel Disgusted With Myself" Deodorant Soap by Al Franken, U.S. Senator (Irish Spring) by Karen Mainenti
  • "I Feel Disgusted With Myself" Deodorant Soap b..., 2018
Graphite on paper
25.5 x 19.5 in
"All My Flaws" Regular Deodorant by Jeffry Tambor, Actor (Speed Stick) by Karen Mainenti
  • "All My Flaws" Regular Deodorant by Jeffry Tamb..., 2017
Graphite on paper mounted on panel
7.75 x 5.75 in