PRETTY HURTS

"Fairy Music: An Anthology" is a visual and narrative exploration of identity, beauty, and self-discovery within the Black, queer, and youthful experience. This anthology delves into the complexities of embracing and understanding these aspects of oneself through a series of expressive artistic works.

"Pretty Hurts" stands as the first series within this anthology, presenting a personal and emotional journey of a black queer male fairy. This character, an embodiment of my own experiences from America to Berlin, navigates through themes of beauty, identity, and self-perception amidst societal expectations and internal conflicts.

Comprising posters, images, a zine, special edition collector's trading cards, and a curated playlist, each component helps to articulate the emotional spectrum of this journey. From reflective discontent to the tranquility of self-acceptance, the works collectively unveil a story of transformation and introspection.

"Fairy Music: An Anthology - Series 1 - Pretty Hurts" is crafted to resonate with those grappling with identity and self-worth against a backdrop of Afrofuturism and magical realism.