Compressed Masculinity
My inspiration stemmed from my foot/footwear fetish. This project dissects masculinity as a set of socially constructed attributes, focusing on a minor aspect of a body: feet and what covers feet. I used socks that I personally wore as a means to document the act of performing masculinity. The feet, crafted from silicone and coloured in my skin tone, serve as a canvas to reflect masculine qualities, through uniforms, scents, activities, and professions associated with masculinity. My attraction to feet and socks, which are often deemed repulsive by social norms, creates a juxtaposition between expected disgust and anticipated shame, forming an interconnection between masculinity and emasculation.The Canvas
Charcoal & Silicone. 270mmx100mmx60mm Each. 2024.
The Sweater
Socks & Silicone. 270mmx100mmx60mm Each. 2024.
Socks & Silicone. 270mmx100mmx60mm Each. 2024.
Socks & Silicone. 270mmx100mmx60mm Each. 2024.
Socks & Silicone. 270mmx100mmx60mm Each. 2024.