Working in a colour scheme of black and white with splashes of red I was able to make the work more visually intense. By using rhinestones and glossy material I wanted to emphasise the sensuality of the content. Artists such as Cale LeRoy, Mila Kruk and Martin Bedolla have been central in helping me capture the intimacy of my work. The unapologetic queerness of my art has been inspired by LGBTQ+ celebrities, drag artists and my own circle of friends.
Exploring the camp and the risque aspects of the LGBTQ+ community has been integral to my work this year, where I bring to light the often hidden parts of the queer experience with a huge sense of pride. Leaning into a graphic style, I’ve played with gender norms, deconstructing them and in turn reconstructing them to leave the viewer with something that subverts their expectations.
