This evocative floral image captures the ethereal beauty of a delicate peony. The soft, blush-toned petals surround a vibrant golden center, creating a striking contrast. The Polaroid-like aesthetic adds a nostalgic, dreamlike quality to the composition. The artist's skilled use of light and focus draws the viewer's attention to the intricate details within the bloom. This captivating work invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the fleeting, yet exquisite, nature of the natural world. ...
Christian Rogers employs paint, collage, and sculptural surfaces to create immersive explorations of queer desire, intimacy, and joy. His compositions straddle the line between reality and fantasy, depicting lush, Eden-like landscapes where figures roam freely, engaging in play, flirtation, and the exhilaration of queer connection. Sculptural forms rise from the surfaces of his works, echoing the curves and musculature of the human body, while layers of vivid, fluorescent paint suggest skin, texture, and vitality. Rogers incorporates found images of men from vintage materials into his compositions, embedding historical references that honor queer forebears, many of whom were lost to the HIV/AIDS crisis. These figures serve as both vessels of desire and acts of remembrance, transforming his fantastical spaces into sites of historical reclamation. His layered, tactile approach balances eroticism with reflection, blending the sensorial pleasures of the body with the weight of collective memory. In doing so, Rogers constructs visual utopias that celebrate queer joy, resilience, and the enduring power of love and intimacy. ...
