‘Life in Plastic’ photo series breaking down plastic gay stereotypes…

New York-based artist and photographer Courtney Charles’ latest photo series went viral for its striking depiction of gay men as ken dolls.

The series titled Ken sees #LifeInPlastic and tackles gay stereotypes and traditional notions of masculinity. The plasticised sculpted bodies set against a bright pink background highlights the oxymoronic nature of our cultural fixation with masculinity.

Charles told Out magazine that “With the Ken series, I hope to show that there isn’t just one common ideal for the modern man… regardless of who you are, you can still be the ‘plastic-perfect version of yourself”.

Scroll down to see the portraits of these plastic-perfect Kens:

The series goes on display as the Doll exhibition at Adam Peck Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts from the 15th of August until the 21st. Check out www.peckadamgallery.com for more information. 

 

 

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