Fae Lehtonen 2026

Abstract

These body landscapes are meant to meditate on making connections and forming trust in an isolationist society. My work is driven by the desire to create a space of comfort, understanding, connection and collaboration for both myself and the model. I want them to feel comfortable voicing their opinions on the work we are doing, their insight on how to improve or deepen the work, and their boundaries within the space. To create a space where models, as well as myself can freely communicate with each other. The open vulnerability of raw honesty and working within the comfort level of all involved is extremely important. My work exposes a lot of the model, and I do not want them to feel like they cannot share that part of themselves not just with me but with the viewers of the piece.