“Dirty Martini? Dirty Bastard!” Print

Dirty martini? Dirty Bastard. Inspired by an iconic Sex and the City moment, where Samantha Jones chooses self respect over explaining why a man's behaviour was wrong. In that scene, the martini becomes a symbol of high standards and boundaries without apology.

This artwork reflects the moment a woman stops internalising disappointment and chooses herself by walking away.

The martini glass is used as a visual symbol of control and elegance. The glass carries connotations of confidence and knowing your worth. Its clean lines and delicate balance reinforce the sense of composure held under pressure. When a man orders a martini for Samantha, assuming familiarity, she throws it back in his face, breaking the illusion and refusing false intimacy.

At its core, this piece is about refusing to exist as an accessory to a man's ego. It reflects the moment a woman decides to stop making excuses for their behaviour and choosing self respect instead. Samantha Jones represents a form of autonomy and challenges cultural narratives that expect women to sacrifice their needs in order to gain male validation.