bogus frames
NYC-BASED PHOTOGRAPHer
XENIA i. vogel
DICHOTOMY
SERIES OF 6 PHOTOGRAPHS
The violin emerges as a symbol of fragility and robustness, it's slender frame and intricate craftsmanship mirror the delicate nature of emotions, echoing the model's vulnerability. Yet, the instrument's resilience to the force exerted by the model's vigorous play signifies its inherent strength, much like the individual's ability to channel pain into powerful self-expression. Through the fervent strokes of the bow against the strings, the model finds solace and release, channeling emotions that transcend words.
The narrative behind this series adds profound depth, revealing the model's history of adversity-surviving sexual abuse, navigating life with autism, battling suicidal thoughts, and enduring the trauma that led to a mental health facility, where he was forced to undress for scar examination. Stripped of conventional inhibitions and societal norms, the act of disrobing transcended mere physical exposure.
