Creator (Independent)
Sculptor - Extra Medium
Emmanuel Cortes
Bio
Hi! I'm Emmanuel Cortés (Manny Manster) and I work mainly with textiles & reclaimed materials. I make made to measure clothing. I also create sculptures with fabric leftovers and mixed media. For more of my work: mannymanstercortes.com
The taboos of being gay
Description
A very personal representation of the "dont's" I grew up with regarding my homosexuality. With this mask I shed the internalized homophobia I had learned growing up in a Mexican household, machismo is big in our communities.
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Outcasts (Set of 3)
Description
This piece is part of a series of doll sets. They are made from deconstructed suitcases.
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Dancers (Set of 3)
Description
This piece is part of a series of doll sets. They are made from deconstructed suitcases.
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Homosexuality, in general
Description
This mask is a heavy representation of everything "homosexual." Sex, fear of coming out, exposure, bullying, coming of age, experiencing ridicule while being one's fabulous self all at once.
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