Irish-born Daragh Soden\u2019s practice spans fashion photography, fine art, moving image, prose and poetry, often drawing on universal themes through a personal lens. In recent years, the Paris-based artist has exhibited throughout the UK, France and Ireland; been awarded the Grand Prix du Jury at the prestigious Hy\u00e8res Fashion and...
Irish-born Daragh Soden’s practice spans fashion photography, fine art, moving image, prose and poetry, often drawing on universal themes through a personal lens. In recent years, the Paris-based artist has exhibited throughout the UK, France and Ireland; been awarded the Grand Prix du Jury at the prestigious Hyères Fashion and Photography Festival; and had hisLadies & Gentlemen
is currently on view at PhotoIreland festival . The project explores how, in the complex and sometimes contradictory world of drag performances, binary gender roles can be both subverted and affirmed. As he says, ‘despite its sometimes superficial and flamboyant appearance, drag has a history as a deeply personal and political act’.began a number of years ago when I was trying to express something, but I had trouble finding the words to do so.
So instead of hiding behind the lens, I decided to play out my role in front of the camera, addressing the sometimes awkward relationship between the author and the subject. Like the individuals in drag, I both subvert and confirm the roles expected of me. Whether as an admirer, collaborator, narcissist or voyeur, I explore different dynamics with each sitting, ranging from alpha-male dominance to passive servitude.
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