Fictional narratives have offered escapism for centuries, inviting participants to lose themselves within imaginary places that present alternative realities. Whether this is designed as an outlet, distraction or antidote to social repression, photography has the ability to make these worlds visually apparent.
Abdulaziz Al-Hosni is a photographer based in Oman. He challenges gender perception through the use of intertextuality that presents vintage imagery with modern objects and themes. By doing this, he creates an expression that challenges traditional views regarding masculinity and social expectations. His work acts as a platform for expressing love and emotion that would otherwise be repressed and celebrates this through the use of composition and colour. The work mirrors known scenes and items such as love potions to create new connotations that are relevant to modern audiences. As a result old and new elements combine to create a new meaning that is devised to have a positive impact amongst viewers.
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