Originally Posted by jimmycooper

I can easily see how something like that could happen but I really don't feel as if the ignorant should be the ones who are granted the privilege of deciding where exactly it is that the porn/non-porn line exists. We are the deciders. Fuck them. Definitely an interesting debate, though, that's for sure.

I still can't get over what these two Koons paintings sold for at Christies. Freaking crazy.

Wolfman | Red Butt

So when well known artist does a few hardcore paintings of himself fucking his porn star wife, it's almost universally accepted within the art world as being art whereas that very same art world tends to label the non-hardcore work of photographers like Richard Avery or Bret Michael Nelson as being porn. I think that's fucked up and it really pisses me off. Anyway, Richard Avery has a really great take on labeling.

OK, here’s where I get to vent a bit about the work I create. I wanna keep this simple at to the point.

I get asked a lot if what I do is porn or erotica. Is it art? Is it erotic fashion? I hate labels and I hate being put in a box. I hate when people need to throw a label on something they don’t understand. I hate when people with NO talent, NO vision and NO skills need to project their thoughts onto my work. It’s tough to be an artist when people with all of those NOes drag you down — though obviously, since you’re a Juliland member, you aren’t one of those bloated sacks of protoplasm.

Everyone these days need to label everything so they can categorize and organize everything. Back the fuck off!

If you wanna label, if you need to label my work… Just call it fun! That’s what I call it and that’s why I do it. Sex, grrls, pussy, tits, naked, nasty, fucking, masturbation, kissing and so on is just that… FUN! My life is all about capturing the fun and having fun with it! We do not call shoots work, we call them playtime for a reason! It’s all about the fun and if it’s not going to be fun then I am NOT showing up! Ask any grrl who works with me. We play, get nasty and make art! Just keep it simple and I think the results speak for themselves.

So, in conclusion… Fuck labels! Fuck stupid people and their lame opinions.ha Fuck me for having too much fun with the best grrls in the world. I win again! Boo ya!

http://richardaveryphoto.com/substance-style/



FYI - As of late July, these guys were looking for international sponsors. Seems like it would be a perfect for SexArt.

http://www.masquerade-society.com/

If you think you might be interested let me know and I'll put you in touch with the owner. I also know of other similar type groups. Here's one in nyc.

http://www.onelegupnyc.com/







You might want to reach out to Violet at Tiny Nibbles as it seems like SexArt would be right up her alley.