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My name is Krista Janssen, I am the artist that supplied the painting for the bathing suit beauties on the hydro box.
I would just like to thank everyone that supported my art work it’s very much appreciated.
The one comment which was made about the art and which really bothered me was that it is “disgusting”. I found it very racist against people with more generous proportions, and I understand freedom of speech, but I found it not necessary and just plain rude. If there is freedom of speech then there is also freedom of expressing art.
I entered three paintings, out of which two were selected by a panel.
It’s an honour for me as a young artist to have some of your work selected, as it is hard enough to get your name out there.
Thank you again to all the people that gave such positive and encouraging response to my artwork.
Krista Janssen,
Central Saanich
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