I thought I’d post this here too. I’d like to share my artist statement of why I did this picture of Gaga in particular. And trust me I cried my eyes out when I completed this. I chose this because she wore a Marc Jacobs suit with a powerful meaning that has still stuck with me today. “This was an oversized men’s suit made for a woman. Not a gown. In this suit, I felt like me today. In this suit, I felt the truth of who I am well up in my gut. And then wondering what I wanted to say tonight become very clear to me. As a sexual assault survivor by someone in the entertainment industry, as a woman who is still not brave enough to say his name, as a woman who lives with chronic pain, as a woman who was conditioned at a very young age to listen to what men told me to do, I decided today I wanted to take the power back. Today I wear the pants.” -Lady Gaga As an sexual assault survivor, I’ve struggled with my mental health for years because of the traumatic experience I had, I cannot thank Gaga enough for inspiring bravery in myself through her music and her being an advocate for mental health awareness. She has saved me on multiple occasions. I have come along way from being scared. I have my support group and I’m grateful for them every single moment of my life. After years of being silent I am now here to take my power back. ❤️ Please enjoy 💞