Chrysalis
Treasure The Erotic Series
Art Direction and Photography
By Aaron McPolin
Modeling
By Erica Giancola and Alex Gerrard
Within the organic silence of the chrysalis lies the promise of rebirth, a sanctuary of transformation and renewal. Through an alternative lens, I explore the mystique of Venetian masquerades, where metamorphosis is fleeting yet profound, and the act of disguise becomes a vessel for liberation. Latex masks, echoing the rituals of BDSM, serve as shrouds and entrust oneself to another with anonymity, inviting the wearer to surrender, to be guided by unseen forces, and to devote themselves entirely to the moment. Here, deprivation dances with hyper-stimulation, as vulnerability and excess intertwine, placing the subject at the mercy of unseen conductors. It is an invitation to dive into the depths of imagination, to fulfill wildest fantasies and uncover truths hidden beneath the surface of social restraint. In embracing the mask, we surrender our stories to the fluidity of transformation, where power, sacrifice, and pleasure converge in the silent and sacred language of the body.
Explore the full collection of conceptual erotic artworks in collaboration with fellow contemporary artist Colin Burn.