Embrace
This piece displays the intimacy of an embrace in a way that frontally centralizes the female for the viewer. She is embraced, yet still exposed, which suggests that the viewer is the one who is embracing her rather than her depicted lover. Voyeurism within intimate spaces allows the viewer to position themselves within the perceived state of intimacy. Through this personal projection the viewer can begin to understand the artist’s intention and the work itself. This piece depicts an intimate moment of a heterosexual partnership while the Copoulos piece to the right displays a queer intimate relationship. Take note of the differing reactions you may have to these works, and try to question why and how they differ.