Calling attention to both the physicality of the photograph and the material process of image-making in the darkroom, Ajamu X celebrates the beauty and joy of the erotic. In this new group of works, shot in his London studio, Ajamu X captures distinct gestures during intimate moments. The bodies depicted are rendered statuesque and seductive, enshrined in platinum print, one of the most precious forms of photography.
These images are printed on Tosa Washi Japanese-made paper, a precise and delicate choice that reflects the sensual material, form and aesthetics of analogue photography. The tangible aspects of those normally hidden processes which transpire in the wet-based darkroom are amplified in a fine art photographic practice that contrasts with our networked digital culture.