Conor Collins says his piece was created to “show what trans people experience each day”.
This portrait of Caitlyn Jenner was created entirely out of hateful tweets, including death threats, directed at Jenner after she announced she had transitioned.
Conor Collins
It was created by Manchester-based artist Conor Collins.
Conor Collins
When asked about his inspiration, Collins told BuzzFeed that he wasn't "inspired" by what he'd seen on the internet: "I think 'inspiration' gives the idea of energy and motivation. It was something much sadder... that drove me."
He said that he admired how Jenner had used her position and privilege to make a difference, "So naturally like anyone curious I went on her Twitter to see more, and was horrified by some of the comments. When I saw these, I wanted to show them because it is a reality of what trans people experience every day."
Collins cited the example of Tamara Dominguez, a transgender woman who was run over multiple times Monday in what police say might have been a hate crime.
He added: "Caitlyn is making a difference to the trans community – however I didn't want to hide the darkness and persecution they face in my art piece. It just wouldn't be fair."
Conor Collins
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