Jon Mackenzie
A Typology of Masculinity
My work questions social constructions within gender and identity. Depicting men that epitomise the 5 stereotypes of hegemonic masculinity; The Boss, Stud, Provider, Joker and Warrior, I encourage viewers to contemplate other dimensions of my subject's characters within my portraits, instead of celebrating socially dominant masculinity. Displaying vulnerability (physical or mental) falls outside of hegemonic masculine characteristics and equates to a loss of dominance in social hierarchy. A public admission of weakness in their health by seeking help is not common place in society. It comes as no surprise that men are 32% less likely to visit a doctor and suicide is the biggest killer in men under 45 in the UK.
Luke Archer • Andy Cope • Jason Dimmock • Lauren Forster • Sarah Goad • Jon Mackenzie •
Arts University Bournemouth
MA Commercial Photography
University of Brighton
MA Photography
Falmouth University
MA Photography
London College of Communication
MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
University of Plymouth
MFA Photographic Arts
Royal College of Art
MA Photography
University of South Wales
MA Documentary Photography