Eros of Decay
Eros of Decay signals a curiosity for what brings oneself “the lust for life”.
Exploring sensuality in my creative work has become a visual representation of those introspections.
Project Summary
This conceptual project draws inspiration from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a novel exploring themes of vanity, and the pursuit of eternal beauty.
The idea emerged during a period of dissociation- experiencing apathy towards personal well-being and withdrawal from my physical self.
The only intrigue came from this book, with its abundant rhetoric of grandiosity and fixation on youth.
Looking back at my previous work, much of it was made on impulse. Although I admired the spontaneity of past projects, I felt called to move on from aesthetic-centered content and progress towards more impactful work- or rather art that simply speaks to our humanity.
The hardest part of this project was facing the reason it exists. I needed to confront the darker parts of myself; hold accountability for the shadowy figures I’ve avoided.
Never quite ready to witness what felt like my own undoing.
Photography has helped me to relay my vulnerability, not just for art’s sake but in reflection of a shared collective.
This has been a small reminder to create space for rituals that feel sensual and somatic.
Texture, scent, and intricate detail served as sensory cues that helped bring me back down to earth and back into my body.