Shawn Nayar
Gandu (one who has his anus taken)
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Deva (2022) Digitally edited photograph
Sprawled (2022) Custom cut photograph
Gaping (2022) Custom cut photograph
Streched (2022) Custom cut photograph
Recieving (2022) Custom cut photograph
Shawn Nayar is a multi-disciplinary artist who weaves physical, digital, and performative mediums into collaborative erotic inquiries. His work investigates the fetishisation and sexualisation of the body, enacting complex expressions of sensuality through a performative persona. This persona embodies the visual culture of the artist’s Indian heritage alongside notions of the abject that are intimately connected to his queerness. The duality of this persona imbues his practice with enticing contradictions and provides a critical framework for him to operate within as a solo artist and as a collaborator.
Artist and Artwork (2022) Shawn at Revolt nightclub photographed by Berenika Murray
Sprawled (2022) Custom cut photograph at Revolt nightclub
Constrained (2022) Custom cut photograph at Revolt nightclub
Smear Me at Revolt (2022) Collaborative painting
Smear Me at Revolt (2022) Sign that reads "Smear My @revolt_ing anus"
Smear Me at Revolt (2022) Collaborative painting detail
Gaping (2022) Custom cut photograph at Revolt nightclub
Awards
Skills & Experience
- Founder of the Freaky Deeks Collective
- Co-Director of Insert Art Here Exhibition
- Organiser of the Revel 2022 at Edinburgh College of Art
- Performer at Fruit Salad, Queer Cabaret
- Featured performer for Liva Rita's UK tour
- Featured performer at Spare Rib Night Club
- Featured performer at Revolt Night Club
In his collaborative inquiries, Nayar plays the role of director and artist. As the director, he facilitates a visual dialogue between collaborators - organising workshops as well as activating gallery spaces and nightclubs with interactive works that encourage audience members to participate. As the artist, he mediates the visual dialogue produced by using his body as a canvas - inviting participants to leave their mark on his ‘body of work.’
A Gandu Subdued (2022) Performance photographed by Page Hardie
A Gandu Subdued (2022) Performance
A Gandu Subdued (2022) Performance
A Gandu Subdued (2022) Performance
A Gandu Subdued (2022) Performance
Smear Me at the ECA (2022) Collaborative painting
Smear Me at the ECA (2022) Collaborative painting
Smear Me at the ECA (2022) Collaborative painting
Smear Me at the ECA (2022) Collaborative painting
Shawn Nayar
Gandu (one who has his anus taken)
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Related student work
Post Exhibition moment (2022). Photograph by Jillian Carol.
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