2. Hecatoncheires / There is beauty in the line of the scar
This project originates from Fayann Smith’s text “There is beauty in the line of the scar”, which prompted me to reflect on its implications for queerness. I began to consider queer bodies as sites of transformation and change, spaces through which alternative possibilities for being can be imagined. In this context, I drew inspiration from the Hecatonchires of Greek mythology—multi-armed beings whose power and unpredictability even the gods fear. The Hecatonchires operate as agents of change, embodying mutability and disruption.
Hecatonchires is a collaborative piece between myself and Fayann Smith, featuring model @dastansatoshi and photographed by @sweatmother for the new issue of Thiird Magazine.
I extend my gratitude to everyone involved in this project and to the team at Thiird for providing this opportunity. Photography was executed on 35mm film, Flag 2021.