Fine art color photograph titled 'The Quest' featuring a young man with white wings and arrows posing as Cupid in a dark forest.

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THE QUEST

"A contemporary reimagining of the Cupid myth exploring the transition from adolescent innocence to the complex burden of adult identity."

The Narrative

This work explores the internal journey of self-discovery through the lens of classical mythology. By stripping Cupid of his divine certainty and placing him in a raw, overgrown environment, the image reflects the search for identity and the fragility of young love. It bridges the gap between the idealized figures of the Renaissance and the lived reality of contemporary queer youth.

Visual Analysis

A full-length color photograph of a slender young man standing in a lush, dark green forest. He wears white feathered wings and a simple white loincloth, holding several wooden arrows. He stands in a classical contrapposto pose, looking back over his shoulder toward the camera with a solemn expression. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting his pale skin against the deep shadows of the foliage.

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2025

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