This Piece Was A Commission + So Much Fun To Make

TMA is so hilarious for introducing Gertrude from the perspective of someone who never knew her, letting us assume she was a confused, old lady losing her touch, only to then reveal she was a morally fucked up arsonist that tried to burn down her workplace, killed like two of her assistants, was an active menace to society and nuisance to all the Avatars, and arguably one of the most badass characters in the series.

John Amplas in Martin (1977). dir. George A. Romero

Twisted Issues (1988), dir. Charles Pinion

A Young Daughter of the Picts, Steph Wilson

why dont you read/watch something that forces you to confront the fact that you are capable of feeling empathy for a person who has done deeply cruel or evil things. And maybe you’ll calm down

Linda Blair (and Pazuzu) in The Exorcist (1973)

Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2000, backstage photo by Juergen Teller