Jocks
Jocks (2010)
23½×18¼ Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Available
Few words in the English language carry as much layered, erotic history as the word "jock." From its 200-year legacy as slang for anatomy to its modern association with buff athletes, machismo, and the fetishized design of the 1860s jockstrap, the term almost universally conjures arousing imagery.
With Jocks, I wanted to explore the intense, private world that exists after the final whistle blows. Having pushed their limits and given an outstanding performance on the field, these two brawny teammates retreat to the quiet of the locker room. Surrounded by rows of deep blue lockers, they find a different kind of action in store.
