Mapplethorpe (II)

"He pushed boundaries in every area of his life; he turned pornography into art; he elevated photography to the level of painting; he opened the debate about art and censorship. Ultimately, he did everything he set out to do, and he was only 42 when he died" - Patricia Morrisroe

Already

"I Miss You Already is a self-portrait project that reveals the process of  self-reflection and self-discovery. It is a provocative way to explore my sense of security through understanding the tension between freedom and boundaries. Each image from this series is at once a moment of introspection, and rebellion. Memory, fantasy, anxiety, seduction and emptiness often lead to these narratives. Making these self-portraits is an experience of emotional release, a way to express my desire for openness and possibility, as well as a step towards learning acceptance. While this project is my awakening response to liberation and hope, it also represents a universal search for our place in nature and society" - Shen Wei