Artist Amanda Putty exposes sexist behavior of hedge fund managers in a recent series of photorealistic paintings entitled "Hedge Fund Girls." The paintings depict quintessential fantasies of hedge fund managers -- fantasies of money and power involving women. The artist, who paints under a pseudonym, has an insider's knowledge of hedge fund fantasies and attitudes, having worked in the industry for the past seven years.


The paintings (approximately 4 by 5 feet) portray women as hedge fund managers, almost exclusively male, envision them: as baby dolls, mistresses, trophy wives, cupcakes, collectibles and playthings. Ms. Putty's work has been called "shocking," "illuminating," and "crusading." On the other hand, one male hedge fund manager has called her work "entertaining."


Ms. Putty's portfolio may be viewed at http://www.amandaputty.com/