Lot 41

The association of nighttime with women in mythology can be traced back to ancient cultures and their belief systems. They connected femininity with darkness, which was seen as a nurturing and protective force, like a mother’s womb. The darkness of night was therefore seen as a natural symbol of femininity, embodying the qualities of protection, and mystery. My recent portrait work explores how traditional gender roles affect how queer/gay people allow themselves to express their feminine attributes. In the protective force of moonlight, they give themselves permission to explore the full gender spectrum through fashion, dance, drag and sex.