Peaking

Peaking into Transcendence: the Human Form and Sexuality

The Peaking series is an autobiographical exploration, chronicling my journey of coming of age as a gay queer man. These pieces serve as a celebration of sexuality, navigating the challenging path of overcoming repression and shame ingrained during my formative years. Through the lens of a kaleidoscope, the series playfully delves into the male form and sexuality, presenting circular photographs that evoke the aesthetic essence of glorified mandalas in both form and visual composition.

A dichotomy unfolds within the series, inviting the viewer to grapple with a simultaneous allure and repulsion, creating a liminal space where the integration of lost innocence and naïveté. The duality of the work strategically places the viewer in a state of tension, caught between the realms of visual and psychological stimuli.

Beneath the layers of fractured hues and shapes, the human form is reimagined and contorted, revealing sexually ambiguous organic forms that confront the viewer. The playful arrangements oscillate between dominance and submission, embodying both phallic and vulva-like compositions. These intimate and intricate juxtapositions prompt a reflection on the complex interplay of desire and vulnerability.