XY bodies and realities through the lens of digital art, paintings, illustrations and photography.

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An empty wooden chair in front of a white wall with a framed photo of an ear with a hoop earring, illuminated by natural light from a nearby window.
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Person wearing a black and red mask, only underwear, standing in front of a fireplace with potted plants on the mantel.
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Documenting bodies and identities through photography, with a focus on presence, intimacy and emotion.

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A digital painting of a man with a beard in a brown hoodie with the words 'Felt cute' written on it, holding his stomach with both hands.
A framed artwork of a person with dark sunglasses and dark gloves, holding an inflatable banana, standing in front of a blue water background with tropical plants; text on the artwork reads 'LA BANANA EN DIRECTO'. The frame is on a wooden surface nex
Open art book showing colorful abstract images, surrounded by plain rolls of paper on a light-colored surface.
A man with dark hair and a beard taking a selfie with his phone, wearing a red t-shirt, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A shirtless man with multiple tattoos is sitting on the floor reading a book, holding a yellow mug in one hand and a glass of water in the other, in front of a beige wall with a poster.
A woman with dark hair, sunglasses, and earrings is holding a cigarette near her mouth, sitting inside a vehicle with another person in the background.

A painted exploration of human forms, everyday rituals, and imagined narratives — reflecting on identity, connection, and the poetry of the ordinary.

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A person with a mustache sitting on a bed in a bedroom, wearing a Reebok t-shirt, blue shorts, gray running shoes, and a watch, with one leg bent and hand resting on their knee, in front of a wall with a whiteboard. There is a plant with green leaves
Framed poster with an illustration of people viewed from behind, with a focus on their bare buttocks, with a license plate that reads 'Campus Hunks' leaning against a wall in a room with wooden furniture.
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A cartoon illustration of a man on a boat in the rain, wearing sunglasses and a cap labeled 'Greece,' with a beard, red skin, and blue swim shorts.
An artwork of a shirtless man with tattoos, wearing Nike underwear and white socks, sitting on a red chair with one leg raised, head tilted back, and arms resting on his thighs.
A cartoon illustration of a man with purple skin and hairy limbs sitting on a chair with one leg raised, looking at an abstract green and yellow painting on the wall, in a room with sketchy wall and floor lines.
A stylized digital drawing of a person taking a selfie with a red phone in front of a yellow background, wearing a black cap, black tank top, and dark pants.
Manuel

Illustrations exploring sensuality, fashion, labels, desire, and the diverse spectrum of queer identities.

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