This bold black-and-white artwork features a striking floral motif at its center, with intricate petal-like shapes radiating outwards in a symmetrical, mandala-like composition. The high-contrast monochrome palette and the defined, graphic lines give the piece a bold, edgy aesthetic, while the illusionistic depth created by the curving patterns lends a sense of movement and dynamism. The artist's use of negative space and formal abstraction suggests an exploration of the interplay between positive and negative forms, as well as the meditative qualities of geometric patterns. The work's strong visual impact and conceptual depth exemplify the artist's skillful command of the contemporary medium of photographic collage. ...
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 Rogers incorporates found images of men from vintage materials into his compositions, embedding historical references that honor queer forebears, many of whom were lost to the HIV/AIDS crisis.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. ...
