Dynasty of the Damned by P.K. Benbow Size:A4 (21x29.7 cm) this piece ropes together masculinity

this piece ropes together masculinity and camp

and a knowing look between frames

yet the scene at its centre is disarmingly intimate

The sitter is not identified as lover or partner

it feels like fin-de-siècle elegance exhaling before the world changes

Dynasty of the Damned by P.K. Benbow Size:A4 (21x29.7 cm) this piece ropes together masculinityThese days I prefer not to give explanations for the meanings of my paintings. But one question Ive gotten more than any about this painting is why is the naked guy wearing shoes? So here it is: The man in the painting would appear to have everything. Hes nicely dressed, hes had his portrait painted on a large, over bearing canvas. He projects wealth with the real gold adornment of his paintings grandiose frame. The man standing in front of the