Blakehurst High School
Mortal Gods, Immortal Men
Painting
Watercolour on cotton paper
Masculinity is a socially constructed set of attributes that appears to be detrimental to men’s mental health. Men who are considered ‘feminine’ in nature are progressively appearing in society today, yet they are still criticised for their choice in style and how they act. In my body of work I contrast the appearance of these men with famous Greek gods who are seen as the ‘top tier of masculinity’. By incorporating the masculinity of the Greek gods with the femininity of pop culture, my intent is to challenge these critics and present a more contemporary perspective on masculinity.