Obsession

“Sexual tension is employed within the image as a challenge to social construct and a mechanism through which to activate deep and frequently suppressed inner psyches.”

Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Rope Face. A face painted white tied with red rope.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Table. A nude man painted white to become a glass table holding a tea service.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Roped. The back of a nude woman painted white wrapped with red rope.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Cut. A nude male torso painted white cutting his own chest with glass.
A nude female torso painted white with red lit candles wrapped within her hair and hot wax dripping on her shoulders.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Balloon. A nude woman painted white wrapped and holding red balloons.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Mouth. Head and shoulders of a woman painted white with tape on her mouth that has her own kiss in red lipstick.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Tape. A nude female woman painted white wrapped in red shiny tape.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Camera. A nude naked male painted white holding a red camera to his face.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Seat. A nude naked male painted white seated on a red chair
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Chain. A Nude naked male painted white chained with a red chain.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Shoes. A nude male and female painted white rearing red high healed shoes.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Blood. A nude torso male painted white with red paint smeared on his face.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Laced. A naked male painted white with metal clips attached to his back laced with red string.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Telephone. A standing nude naked woman painted white holding a red telephone.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Dog. A Nude naked man painted white on all fours wearing a dog cone.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Mask. A nude naked woman painted white wearing a black leather mask.
Obsession Series by Nic Gaunt. Chained. A Woman nude painted white surrounded by chains with one red chain.

Obsession

The Obsession series created by Nic Gaunt is a photographic exploration of the interplay between vulnerability and empowerment through sexualised scenarios.

The fetishised objectification of the subject question social stigmas and taboos and ultimately challenges the voyeur to question their own sexual desires. 

By employing a restricted palate the artist produces bold and impactful photographic results.

The minimalist technique both serves to dramatize the experience whilst at the same time partially dehumanize the subject allowing for closer personal connectivity with the fantasy.

Sexual tension is employed within the image as a challenge to social construct and a mechanism through which to activate deep and frequently suppressed inner psyches.

The subjects often fall into the category of dominant or passive / subservient. The interplay between the two distinctions is explored throughout the series. Often Gaunt blurs these lines, granting the power of decision to the third party. By initiating that process he is ultimately directly questioning personal sexual desire, positioning and belief.

Concept, Art Direction and Photography - Nic Gaunt

Shoot Production - Bex Gaunt. Assistants - Paul Gerrard and Natasha Moore.


Works are available as limited edition fine-art prints. See sizes and options available.

Next

The Lepidopterist