In an increasingly technology-dependent world, we cling to the nostalgia that grounds us in our humanity. At PENG! We seek to create this pseudo-nostalgic and satirical reflection of what brought us here.

“Nobody Wants a Loser”, is a visual display of the delicate balancing act of conforming to modern masculinity. It affirms the pressure to “be a man” and the consequences of defiance on a personal, familial, and societal level. Creating a satirical reflection on the destructive tendencies of the male psyche.

The collection acts as a letter to my younger self in an attempt to heal. Losing my father at an early age left me to seek alternative guidance in defining masculinity. I found solace in sports and competition, consuming commercial violence and the macabre.