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Sarey Ruden

Sarey Ruden

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Creative Director. Graphic Designer. Semi-avid bike rider. Sushi lover. Small business owner. Creator of @Sareytales. Loves: espresso, champagne and naps. Hates: snapchat, yoga and long red lights.

Sarey Ruden

Sarey Ruden · published 2 posts

almost 9 years ago

Sarey Ruden

Sarey Ruden · commented on 2 posts

almost 9 years ago

Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork
Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork

hahah...that's such an awesome idea! Right now i have some prints in the bathrooms of trendy restaurants :/ I would say it was mostly women, but a good amount men and a LOT of gay/bi/trans guys. They LOVED a lot of them.

Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork
Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork

Hey Kara! Thanks so much for your feedback on my project :) I agree with most of what you say, however at an art fair I was a vendor at a couple weeks ago I sold over 400 units (including the poster art and greeting cards). My most popular pieces were "what a cute Jew" "don't be a b***h" "femnazi hoes" and "when was the last time you swallowed". So while perhaps for you personally, hanging this art in your home isn't favorable, there's a huge market for quirky and empowering artwork. Especially to be given as a gift. I think it just depends on the audience, for sure, since most of my work is so polarizing. Thanks so much for your feedback though, always appreciate others perspective! Best, sarey

Sarey Ruden

Sarey Ruden · upvoted 2 items

almost 9 years ago

Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork
Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork

If I designed the charging station lounge in a trendy airport, I'd cover the walls with your prints. Just curious, at the fair were the buyers mostly women, or just as many men?

Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork
Turning Mean Text Messages Into Artwork

Overall I like the project. I went to your Etsy and the mean texts are on coasters which have sold. I guess that as a woman I'm supposed to look at them ironically, but I probably wouldn't want to display any of the artwork in my home, especially the cartoon breasts. As an art and design project, I think the ones that are most powerful are printed on the objects like the wine bottle label and record cover. The posters seem a little bit facile. Overall, upvote.