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David Maldonado
Bold vivid colors bring my masculine portraits to life. The colors soften their gruff and tough exterior, revealing a softer more human side. Thus bringing to light the duality of these men and their lives. When illuminated by the blacklight the scene changes to a more mysterious and alluring atmosphere. The tension builds. I want…
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Alex Prestia
Bill Ward amplified and glorified masculinity. He eschewed any concept of toxicity or shame. He’d create every fantasy he could imagine to a hyperbole of the masculine form. He celebrated gay sex in a time where fear mongering and erasure were the norms. He didn’t hide. His artwork declared the legitimacy of desire. He showcased…