Faculty of Art

Photography

Zain Bhanapatel

Feeling Fruity

This series is a playful exploration of the intimate relationship between the human body and nature's bounty, employing queer models in response to the notion of being called fruity. Through the tactile interplay of body parts and vibrant fruits, the photographs celebrate sensuality, whimsy, and the beauty of diversity. Shot entirely on 35mm film in natural light, each image invites viewers to revel in the joyous harmony between flesh and fruit, inviting reflection on the fluidity of identity and the power of self-expression.