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#MillennialFail is a series of paintings which explores the tragedy and triumph of femininity in Millennial Culture. Echoing compositions of Edo period Ukiyo-e masters, O'Leary replaces "their woeful courtesans and vengeful samurai with my avatar, Hannya Grrl."Label
#MillenialFail is a series of paintings that explores the tragedy and triumph of femininity
within Millennial culture. Echoing compositions of Edo period Ukiyo-e (Japanese
printmaking) masters, I replace their woeful courtesans and vengeful samurai with my
Hannya Grrrl. Shielded by an ancient and archetypal smile, she wields her phone like
a double-edged sword- referencing sentiments of her generation while dispelling
western stereotypes imposed upon East Asian femininity. Meditating on the failures
and success of the new millennium, this series serves to honor and critique the spirit of
my generation.