2 sides to every story

Left Side: The Ceremony The left side of the art work is repressing the ceremony that contains Offred, the commander, and Serena Joy. The room is suffocating, filled with darkness. It has tones of purple and black as well. The room has this type of energy coming from it because it represents the awkward and uncomfortableness of the ceremony. The ceremony is a sexual experience but there is no love coming from it. In the center of the art work there is a red handmaid’s cloak that is crumpled up. The cloak symbolizes Offred’s body being used as an object rather than a human being. Above the cloak you can see the silhouettes of the commander, Serena Joy, and Offred. They’re faceless because it represents the loss of individuality in Gilead.

Right Side: Nick interaction after the ceremony The right side of the art work represents the interaction between Nick and Offred. The room is dimly with the help of a candle. Nick stands in the doorway with half of his face hidden, while Offred looks in his direction. The exchange between them envokes many tones such as a forbidden connection, humanity, and danger. It symbolizes the creation of rebellion and desire that resides in Offred and Nick because they know they shouldn’t be interacting with each other the way they are.