This past week I went to the SLU Museum of Art, but while there they were conducting an interview so large portion of the Museum was blocked off. While there I saw couple different pieces of art. Much of them depicting scenery, while others depicting people. The few pieces that I did see that depicted women, it seemed like they were either in a sexualized state or depressed, little, and alone. The picture that caught my attention the most is by Luis Jimenez. Luis Jimenez was an American Sculptor of Mexican descent. He studied art and architecture at the University of Texas in Austin and El Paso, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1964. Where he received a Distinguished Alumni award for his art work. Though he is most commonly known for his abilities as a fiberglass sculptor. The piece on display at the museum is a very sexualized drawing of what is entitled, “Rodeo Queen Study” looking within his collections of work he seemed to have a large liking towards rodeo as well as Tex-Mex culture because of his direct connection to it growing up. The drawing was produced in 1972. This fascination is somewhat present in his depiction of the “Rodeo Queen.” But what confuses me the most is what function does her being topless play into her functionality to ride the bull? Does it allow her to stay on longer? I was completely unamused with his ability to turn a past time or a mode of entertainment into a something so oversexed. Without knowing the title of this piece one would think the drawing depicts a sex scene or a woman trying to seduce a man. The representation of the saddle is little to none and then there’s a belt buckle that of course is reminiscent to the South and to the rodeo but they don’t scream that this drawing has anything to do with rodeo. Looking at this photo I see nothing but seduction and exploitation of the female body. While distinguishing art is severely ambiguous and I love art I think anything that can be created can become art in it’s rawest form, but I honestly feel like this piece of work is extremely sleazy. And though is nothing wrong sexuality, this is exploitation of the female body not appreciation.