White Knuckling

A statement on the forced negotiation of seeking safety in an inhospitable environment. The juxtaposition of black and white staged photography, highlighting various aspects of perceived maleness, against the colourful, hand-embroidery of specific flowers that speak to resiliency underscores the way that queer people navigate this world. The rupture and repair of physically puncturing the canvas to delineate the floral motif creates a hybrid space where grief and empowerment commingle in one image.