Gavin Oliver Devine
I am another
Taking inspiration from my 'coming out' experience I have developed a photographic investigation into what it is to be a gay man in Ireland today. When sitting for a portrait my subjects are casually interviewed about their 'coming out' and through the conversation I attempt to visually document the emotions that surface on their face during the course of these dialogues. Working with a range of ages I attempt to remove the stereotypes of gay men and instead show how homosexuality has moved throughout the generations. It is not just a "fashionable fad" as some may see it but a real, difficult and important aspect of the sitter's life. Through my work I hope to highlight the obstacles and inner-trials men face when coming to terms with their sexuality.
Laurie Campbell • Anne Cassidy • Laura Curran • Gavin Oliver Devine • Tim Doak • Robert Ellis • Michael Farrelly • Clare Gallagher • Andrew Horsman • Christine Redmond • Anthony Rush •
University of Brighton
MA Photography
Central Saint Martins
Postgraduate Photography
De Montfort University
MA Photography
London College of Communication
MA Photography
University of Sunderland
MA Photography
Sir John Cass School of Art, Media and Design, London Metropolitan University
MA Photography