Thirsty Bear Thursday
My third doll series is deeply personal. I sought to process long-simmering disillusionment with gay bear culture through suggestive scenes of bizarre bear dolls and figurines. The project explores themes of vanity and instafame, body dysmorphia, intoxication culture, and social isolation. What started as a simple satire ultimately became a vehicle for me to confront and air my insecurities on Instagram every Thursday. Aesthetically, I employed color gels and more involved lighting techniques than the previous two series to bring greater depth, emotion, and variety to the backdrops.
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