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TEARJERKER by Frank Willems.
Year: 2023
Size: 35x35cm
Materials: Marker, spraypaint on re-used wood
TEARJERKER is a humorous and provocative artwork that playfully explores the differences between male and female desires in intimacy. The painting features a crying penis, surrounded by the text: “I’M MORE LIKE A THRILLER, SHE’S MORE LIKE A TEARJERKER.” This wordplay not only contrasts film genres—the man seeks excitement and suspense (Thriller), while the woman is emotionally moved (Tearjerker)—but also carries a cheeky double meaning. The irony lies in the suggestion that the woman “can’t pull it off,” which can be interpreted both literally and figuratively.
Through this combination of explicit imagery and ambiguous text, the artwork plays with shame, humor, and taboos surrounding sexuality and communication between men and women. TEARJERKER fits within the tradition of contemporary art that pushes boundaries and challenges societal expectations in a lighthearted yet thought-provoking way.
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