HIS story / my story / your story

​This work originated from the fear of the artist for "the naked" man. 
"My father warned me in my youth about men: "they are only after one thing".
Because of this I had formed a negative image about sexuality, namely that this is something for men. And that women are "used" for this.
And so I had to watch out for penises, because they do wrong things. 
Because of this I could not really enjoy my own sexuality. " ​

​But since her curiosity about her own sexual experience became very big,
​she decided to look her "fear" straight in the eye.

"I spoke to the man in the picture who had fascinated me for some time with his charisma, he is a gallerist with a distinct character. 
Behind his striking charisma I also saw a vulnerable side.
I was allowed to photograph him in his gallery. After a short conversation, during which I told my story about my "penis fright" to him, I started taking pictures.

Purely on the feeling, an exchange between him and me.
When he took off his clothes after a few pictures, I first felt hesitation, I hardly dared to look. But the man was so serene.
​My shame and "fear" gave way to wonder and admiration.  I became fascinated by his body.  I made a special series of pictures of him and yes, a number of penis-photos that I personally find very special.
There is one in my studio."

​This back-picture in which his head is no longer visible symbolizes "the man" and his vulnerability in our time.
You can feel the vulnerability within the "nakedness" of the man.

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So beautiful, so pure and fragile. Which also goes very well with the old couch. Transience
A man who can show himself in such a way has a story in him.  He lives fully in pain, joy and sorrow.

"My image towards men has been transformed by this shoot. We have to take care of men
we live in a time when they're having a hard time...  May men be vulnerable?"
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