Homoeroticism is sexual attraction between members of the same sex, either male–male or female–female. The concept differs from the concept of homosexuality: it refers specifically to the desire itself, which can be temporary, whereas “homosexuality” implies a more permanent state of identity or sexual orientation. It has been depicted or manifested throughout the history of the visual arts and literature and can also be found in performative forms, from theatre to the theatricality of uniformed movements (e.g., the Wandervogel and Gemeinschaft der Eigenen). According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is “pertaining to or characterized by a tendency for erotic emotions to be centred on a person of the same sex; or pertaining to a homo-erotic person.”
One of the Twitter accounts I am following hard is Darkskm – a Bangkok-based photographer dedicated to capturing men’s heat and beauty at their finest. I found his interview with one of my favourite queer sites.
Here is the interview:
When did you start to explore your passion for erotic photography of men?
I’ve been working professionally as a photographer for about 15 years.
About five years ago, erotic photos shot in Bangkok began to emerge, but I didn’t like the quality of what was being produced. A friend and I decided to create our magazine – Degree – to showcase our style of erotic photography.
We’re now distributing across several different platforms, including OnlyFans.
We love the Journey Of Little Pig series – what’s the story behind that?
I love anime, cartoons, and toys – my studio is full of toys.
One day, while shooting with a model, I just put a small toy pig on the model’s body. The results were very good, so I’ve continued to explore it.
Where do you find the guys to appear in your homoerotic photos?
When I find an interesting model, I chat with them and take some casting shots.
If I can see potential with them, we take things further.
Your studio is based in Bangkok, but you often work in different cities worldwide. What are some of the differences you’ve noticed about working with guys in different parts of the world?
Each country have different personalities – some are easy, some are difficult
What do you hope people feel when looking at the erotic photos you’ve created?
