So I feel I need to make a response to some very hurtful comments someone has recently posted about me. If you're reading this and don't know what I'm talking about then don't worry, I just don't want the people who respect this person to think less of me because of her misguided comments.
Firstly, the picture in question is [link] .
It was only by accident that I named it the same title. I must have read her title and forgotten about it. As soon as I realized I had I changed the title, which in itself is proof I didn't do it on purpose. I felt embarrassed about it most of the day and apologized more than once.
Secondly, the only similar thematic element is the blood. No one owns blood. Blood has been in art as long as there's been art, and I've been interested in blood as a subject since before I knew this person. Me and my boyfriend were making fake wounds three years ago. I'm sorry, but no one owns gore and you can't complain when other people use it. It's a popular subject.
Thirdly, when we worked together I was the model. If anyone owns the expressions I made in our previous work (which no one does) it's me. You can't claim I ripped sad expressions from you. I was the one making them when we worked together, so I really have to call bullshit on that point.
Fourthly, have I ever said I'm a photographer? Have I ever claimed to be better at anything than I am? I can't believe you took issue with me feeling happy and creative. You were my friend, you were supposed to be happy for me. If you didn't like something I did you should have talked to me like an adult. We should have settled it like civilized people. Everyone who's aware of the situation from my end is as confused as I am about your response. I'm not sure I can ever trust you again.
Lastly, Stephen was the photographer. He says if you have an issue with the photography take it up with him. I didn't have anything to do with the way the picture was taken, and Stephen doesn't look at your work. The world isn't out to copy you.
The whole incident was extremely upsetting for me. I still find it hard to believe someone would get so personal and angry over a simple misunderstanding.