It Never Hurts to Keep Smashing the Patriarchy.

Progress Pride flag Eeyore holding a hammer, and, instead of saying “it never hurts to keep looking for sunshine,” he says “it never hurts to keep smashing the patriarchy.” — Gwenn Seemel
*It Never Hurts to Keep Smashing the Patriarchy.*
2023
acrylic on paper
10 x 8 inches

Fan art is not something I do a lot of—except, of course, in 2020 when I made a whole series using famous characters from pop culture. With this Eeyore piece, I was reflecting on how sensitive I am as well as how pessimistic I can be about the world at times. I wanted to connect with others who feel that way, and doing up this Winnie the Pooh character like this tiger felt like the perfect way to do so.

You can watch the making of this portrait of Eeyore.