‘Approaching desire with curiosity’: the many facets of Black masculinity – in pictures
Summary
Photographer Lemons discusses how curiosity, community and collaboration shape photographs exploring Black masculinity. He says the images consider ideas about strength, beauty, vulnerability and visibility, while giving photographed people a role in shaping how they appear.Key Facts
- Lemons says childhood use of his aunt’s camera and Tumblr helped spark his interest in photography.
- He describes photography as a way to connect his imagination with people and experiences around him.
- Lemons says Black men often face expectations tied to their bodies, labor, athleticism, sexuality and strength.
- He uses clothing, nudity, posture and setting to complicate how viewers read a person in an image.
- He says trust and conversation let photographed people express preferences and contribute to the work.
- Lemons says Philadelphia, family and community remain important influences on his photographs.
- His subjects include friends, community members and people he seeks out because of their appearance, gestures or style.
- Lemons says a photograph can be intimate without revealing a person’s entire story.
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