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Aya Ogasawara, USA

"Her Catching"
oil on canvas
21 x 13
     

Without the hook, Her Catching would be a peaceful and sensual image; with the hook, it becomes disturbing, suggesting the danger and potential violence of personal relationships. The title reinforces the metaphor of fishing, in which the female "catch" can become a trophy, be consumed, or be released (damaged) after the fight.
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