Luke Cruddas
Man Parts (2022)
Photography
0.71 m × 1m

This atypical catalogue of parts illustrates the possible costs of being a trans man. It is acknowledged that nothing represented in the piece is needed for someone to be a trans man. However, the products represented in the piece represent what the artist/subject believes he needs in order to achieve his true self. This piece encapsulates the kind of extreme costs that can be involved in a person achieving their true self and highlights the need for medical and governmental reform so that AU$125,430 debt is not acquired by the artist/subject in his foreseeable life (based on average lifespans), discounting hair cuts and clothing, at current prices. For perspective this is roughly equivalent to the cost of a Bachelors and Masters degree plus a house deposit. Thanks to Jay Sykes for the body painting and assisting with the photograph.

Luke is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, painting, film, performance, and curation. An award-winning photographer with national exhibitions to his name, his images and paintings are known for their cinematic intensity and exploration of queer identity and transformation. His films have screened at festivals worldwide, blending sharp wit with subversive storytelling.

As Co-Curator of Artfully Queer Digital, Luke champions LGBTQIA+ artists across disciplines, amplifying voices through both physical exhibitions and online platforms. Through his production company, LLDC Entertainment, he produces some of the state's largest drag, burlesque, comedy and poetry events.

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