The Sub in Me vs. The Dom in You
This project is a thematic extension of Compressed Masculinity. As a collection of work informed by autoethnography, it embraces the non-neutral quality of knowledge (Donna, 1988). For example, some of the images used in The Disciplined were inspired by the mandatory military training that I had to undergo as a kid in China.I seek to examine and reflect on the power dynamics between the fetishization of masculinity and the self-sexualization of rejecting masculinity through the materiality and characterizations of these personal yet opinionated stories.
The use of glitter in The Shines was inspired by my hobby of wearing long and glittery nails. The flamboyance recurred when I made collages from images of vibrant football attire. To me, the central relationship in this project, one between hegemonic masculinity and queerness, is not just hostile but also complementary.
The Disciplined1749mmx1207mm. Acrylic, pigment powder, crayon & collages on OSB board. 2025.
The Weight
1193mmx1343mm. Acrylic, pigment, gym rubber flooring, tissues & collages made from fitness magazines on OSB board. 2025.
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The Shines
1898mmx815mm. Acrylic, pigment, glitter & collages made from football magazines on OSB board. 2025