PHOTOGRAPHY: “Study of Self” - Paul McDonald’s Intimate Exploration of Masculinity and Mental Health [NSFW] .

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Written By Gary Hartley

Brian — Brian

Compiled and created over a decade, Study of Self is photographer, educator and curator Paul McDonald’s exploration of masculinity, loss and his own lived experiences.

David (III) — David (III)

Untitled 6 from Resonance series — Untitled 6 from Resonance series

The series started while McDonald was completing his Master and Arts, and after he graduated, he decided to expand on the themes that resonated most with him.

Ryan — Ryan

Dade — Dade

McDonald's work has been published internationally, exhibited in galleries, public spaces and festivals (including the Australian Centre for Photography and the National Museum, Beijing, China), and is held in public and private collections.

The Swan — The Swan

All images by Paul McDonald.

"Study of Self" by Paul McDonald is available exclusively online from July 31 - September 3, 2021 at boysboysboys.org

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