TwentyOne

‘Fragment of Physicality’ by the talented 

“Fragments of Shame” reflects unwanted aspects and emotions regarding the identities of the self, its innate desires and unloved sexualities that have been suppressed and hidden away — both consciously and subconsciously. Sebastian looked at the sensibility and quality of the emotion (“shame”), that surfaced daily, translating it through light, colour, space and makeup into visible fragments.

Together as a series — Fragments of Shame allows the viewer to question their own process of experiencing and releasing shame.

           

‘No Entry Hun’ from the powerful book ‘A Q***r Odyssey’ by Brandon Moss

When Brandon was younger his sexuality haunted him, he never understood why he was attracted to the same gender and the thought of finding out scared him. Frequently, Brandon would find himself waking up and heading into the bathroom to stare at his own reflection, asking himself why he found it so hard to be proud of what he saw looking back at him. Brandnon would regularly tell himself that being gay was wrong, even the word ‘gay’ made Brandon feel uncomfortable. His sexuality started to have effects on his personal appearance, Brandon started worrying about how he should present himself in front of others, he didn’t want people knowing his true self in case it pushed people away. To this day, Brandon still finds it hard to accept his sexuality, some days it defines him. But he reminds himself that he can’t help who he loves . . . Being his true self is all he needs to be. Brandon created ‘A Q***r Odyssey’, as a visual story into his mind as a proud gay man. For Brandon this book represents the journey he took to accepting himself, whilst also showcasing the pure beauty of q***r people.

           

‘Room Service’ from the powerful book ‘A Q***r Odyssey’ by Brandon Moss.

When Brandon was younger his sexuality haunted him, he never understood why he was attracted to the same gender and the thought of finding out scared him. Frequently, Brandon would find himself waking up and heading into the bathroom to stare at his own reflection, asking himself why he found it so hard to be proud of what he saw looking back at him. Brandnon would regularly tell himself that being gay was wrong, even the word ‘gay’ made Brandon feel uncomfortable. His sexuality started to have effects on his personal appearance, Brandon started worrying about how he should present himself in front of others, he didn’t want people knowing his true self in case it pushed people away. To this day, Brandon still finds it hard to accept his sexuality, some days it defines him. But he reminds himself that he can’t help who he loves . . . Being his true self is all he needs to be. Brandon created ‘A Q***r Odyssey’, as a visual story into his mind as a proud gay man. For Brandon this book represents the journey he took to accepting himself, whilst also showcasing the pure beauty of q***r people.