Boy’s Uniform

Year: 2022

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       Boy’s Uniform serves as a commentary on masculinity, drawing from my experiences in jiu-jitsu, my Hispanic heritage, and other male-dominated, high-testosterone environments. It spotlights the idea of hiding behind a facade, encapsulated in the phrase "claim to be a man yet hide like a boy."
    The materials used, such as the leather jacket and the boxing headgear, emphasize the artificial and inflated nature of masculinity. By varying the opacity in the paint, I accentuate the vulnerability and theatrical (thrown together) nature of the male bravado.